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Appendix A. Detailed Electronic Database Search Strategies
Search # Query Hits 1 denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh] OR “renal artery”[mh]) 2247 2 “renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR
“renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab]
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3 #1 or #2 (denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh] OR “renal artery”[mh])) OR (“renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab])
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4 #3 AND (Addresses[ptyp] OR News[ptyp] OR Patient Education Handout[ptyp] OR Bibliography[ptyp] OR Dictionary[ptyp] OR Directory[ptyp] OR Legal Cases[ptyp] OR Legislation[ptyp] OR Newspaper Article[ptyp] OR Periodical Index[ptyp]) ((denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh] OR “renal artery”[mh])) OR (“renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab])) AND (Addresses[ptyp] OR News[ptyp] OR Patient Education Handout[ptyp] OR Bibliography[ptyp] OR Dictionary[ptyp] OR Directory[ptyp] OR Legal Cases[ptyp] OR Legislation[ptyp] OR Newspaper Article[ptyp] OR Periodical Index[ptyp])
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5 #3 NOT #4 ((denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh] OR “renal artery”[mh])) OR (“renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab])) NOT (Addresses[ptyp] OR News[ptyp] OR Patient Education Handout[ptyp] OR Bibliography[ptyp] OR Dictionary[ptyp] OR Directory[ptyp] OR Legal Cases[ptyp] OR Legislation[ptyp] OR Newspaper Article[ptyp] OR Periodical Index[ptyp])
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6 #5 NOT (animal[mh] NOT human[mh]) (((denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh] OR “renal artery”[mh])) OR (“renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab])) NOT (Addresses[ptyp] OR News[ptyp] OR Patient Education Handout[ptyp] OR Bibliography[ptyp] OR Dictionary[ptyp] OR Directory[ptyp] OR Legal Cases[ptyp] OR Legislation[ptyp] OR Newspaper Article[ptyp] OR Periodical Index[ptyp])) NOT (animal[mh] NOT human[mh])
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7 #6 AND “2005/01/01”[pdat] : “2016/03/08”/[pdat] ((((denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh] OR “renal artery”[mh])) OR (“renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab])) NOT (Addresses[ptyp] OR News[ptyp] OR Patient Education Handout[ptyp] OR Bibliography[ptyp] OR Dictionary[ptyp] OR Directory[ptyp] OR Legal Cases[ptyp] OR Legislation[ptyp] OR Newspaper Article[ptyp] OR Periodical Index[ptyp])) NOT (animal[mh] NOT human[mh]))
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Search# Query Hits 7 ((((denervation[mh] AND (kidney[mh]
OR “renal artery”[mh])) OR (“renal denervation”[tiab] OR “renal-artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal artery denervation”[tiab] OR “renal sympathetic denervation”[tiab])) NOT (Addresses[ptyp] OR News[ptyp] OR Patient Education Handout[ptyp] OR Bibliography[ptyp] OR Dictionary[ptyp] OR Directory[ptyp] OR Legal Cases[ptyp] OR Legislation[ptyp] OR Newspaper Article[ptyp] OR Periodical Index[ptyp])) NOT (animal[mh] NOT human[mh])) AND “2005/01/01”[pdat] : “2015/12/31”/[pdat]
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Appendix B. Forms Title Review Form
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Abstract Review Form
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Data Abstraction – Study Design Form
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Appendix C. List of Excluded Studies . Renal sympathetic denervation for hypertension. Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2012 Jul 9;54(1394):55-6. PMID: 22777305. No original data Ahmed H, Neuzil P, Skoda J, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation using an irrigated radiofrequency ablation catheter for the management of drug-resistant hypertension. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2012 Jul;5(7):758-65. PMID: 22814781. Does not meet study design criteria Armaganijan L, Staico R, Abizaid A, et al. Unilateral renal artery sympathetic denervation may reduce blood pressure in patients with resistant hypertension. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2013 Aug;15(8):606. PMID: 23889725. Case report Armaganijan L, Staico R, Moraes A, et al. Renal denervation using an irrigated catheter in patients with resistant hypertension: a promising strategy? Arq Bras Cardiol. 2014 Apr;102(4):355-63. PMID: 24652055. Does not meet study design criteria Baroni M, Nava S, Giupponi L, et al. Effects of Renal Sympathetic Denervation on Arterial Stiffness and Blood Pressure Control in Resistant Hypertensive Patients: A Single Centre Prospective Study. High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev. 2015 Dec;22(4):411-6. doi: 10.1007/s40292-015-0121-4. PMID: 26458940. Does not meet study design criteria Bartus K, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, et al. Denervation (ablation) of nerve terminalis in renal arteries: early results of interventional treatment of arterial hypertension in Poland. Kardiol Pol. 2013;71(2):152-8. PMID: 23575708.
Overlapping population Bartus K, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, et al. Denervation of nerve terminals in renal arteries: one-year follow-up of interventional treatment of arterial hypertension. Kardiol Pol. 2014;72(5):425-31. PMID: 24408071. Overlapping population Bausback Y, Friedenberger J, Hertting K, et al. Renal denervation for hypertension refractory to renal artery stenting. J Endovasc Ther. 2014 Apr;21(2):181-90. PMID: 24754276. Does not meet study design criteria Benamer H, Mylotte D, Garcia-Alonso C, et al. [Renal denervation a treatment for resistant hypertension: a French experience]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2013 Dec;62(6):384-91. PMID: 24182849. Not in English Berukstis A, Vajauskas D, Gargalskaite U, et al. Impact of renal sympathetic denervation on cardiac sympathetic nerve activity evaluated by cardiac MIBG imaging. EuroIntervention. 2016 Jan 22;11(9):1070-6. doi: 10.4244/eijv11i9a215. PMID: 26788709. Does not meet study design criteria Bilge M, Tolunay H, Kurmus O, et al. Percutaneous renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension-first experiences in Turkey. Anadolu Kardiyol Derg. 2012 Feb;12(1):79-80. PMID: 22231942. No original data; <10 patients Bortolotto LA, Midlej-Brito T, Pisani C, et al. Renal denervation by ablation with innovative technique in resistant
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hypertension. Arq Bras Cardiol. 2013 Oct;101(4):e77-9. PMID: 24217435. Case report Brandt MC, Mahfoud F, Reda S, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation reduces left ventricular hypertrophy and improves cardiac function in patients with resistant hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Mar 6;59(10):901-9. PMID: 22381425. Overlapping population Brandt MC, Reda S, Mahfoud F, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation on arterial stiffness and central hemodynamics in patients with resistant hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Nov 6;60(19):1956-65. PMID: 23062529. Overlapping population Brinkmann J, Heusser K, Schmidt BM, et al. Catheter-based renal nerve ablation and centrally generated sympathetic activity in difficult-to-control hypertensive patients: prospective case series. Hypertension. 2012 Dec;60(6):1485-90. PMID: 23045466. Does not meet study design criteria Ciardetti M, Coceani M, Pastormerlo LE, et al. Renal denervation in resistant arterial hypertension: Effects on neurohormonal activation and cardiac natriuretic peptides. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Apr 1;184:574-5. PMID: 25767021. <10 patients; Does not meet study design criteria Courand PY, Dauphin R, Rouviere O, et al. [Renal denervation for treating hypertension: experience at the University Hospital in Lyon]. Ann Cardiol Angeiol (Paris). 2014 Jun;63(3):183-8. PMID: 24908520. Not in English
Damascelli B, Patelli G, Ticha V, et al. Catheter-based radiofrequency renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension. J Vasc Interv Radiol. 2013 May;24(5):632-9. PMID: 23622036. Does not meet study design criteria de Jager RL, Blankestijn PJ. Pathophysiology I: the kidney and the sympathetic nervous system. EuroIntervention. 2013 May;9 Suppl R:R42-7. PMID: 23732154. No original data Denolle T, Chamontin B, Doll G, et al. [Management of resistant hypertension. Expert consensus statement from the French Society of Hypertension, an affiliate of the French Society of Cardiology]. Presse Med. 2014 Dec;43(12 Pt 1):1325-31. PMID: 25459067. Not in English Diego-Nieto A, Cruz-Gonzalez I, Martin-Moreiras J, et al. Severe Renal Artery Stenosis After Renal Sympathetic Denervation. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Sep;8(11):e193-4. PMID: 26404211. Case report Dobrowolski L, Schattenkerk DE, Krediet C, et al. 4A.08: ASSESSING MODULATIONS IN SYMPATHETIC NERVE ACTIVITY AFTER RENAL SYMPATHETIC DENERVATION USING RENAL 123I-MIBG SCINTIGRAPHY. J Hypertens. 2015 Jun;33 Suppl 1:e51. PMID: 26102844. Does not meet study design criteria; Does not apply Doltra A, Messroghli D, Stawowy P, et al. Potential reduction of interstitial myocardial fibrosis with renal denervation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2014 Dec;3(6):e001353. PMID: 25516438.
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Does not meet study design criteria Donazzan L, Mahfoud F, Ewen S, et al. Effects of catheter-based renal denervation on cardiac sympathetic activity and innervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Clin Res Cardiol. 2015 Oct 22doi: 10.1007/s00392-015-0930-4. PMID: 26493305. Does not meet study design criteria; Protocol only Donazzan L, Mahfoud F, Schirmer SH, et al. Renal nerve ablation. Heart. 2015 Feb;101(4):320-8. PMID: 25634313. No original data Dong H, Jiang X, Liang T, et al. One-year outcomes of percutaneous renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension: the first Chinese experience. Chin Med J (Engl). 2014;127(6):1003-7. PMID: 24622425. Does not meet study design criteria Dores H, de Sousa Almeida M, de Araujo Goncalves P, et al. Renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension: six-month results. Rev Port Cardiol. 2014 Apr;33(4):197-204. PMID: 24472425. Not in English Ewen S, Ukena C, Linz D, et al. The sympathetic nervous system in chronic kidney disease. Curr Hypertens Rep. 2013 Aug;15(4):370-6. PMID: 23737218. No original data Ezzahti M, Moelker A, Friesema EC, et al. Blood pressure and neurohormonal responses to renal nerve ablation in treatment-resistant hypertension. J Hypertens. 2014 Jan;32(1):135-41. PMID: 24131897. Does not meet study design criteria
Fadl Elmula FE, Hoffmann P, Fossum E, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension after witnessed intake of medication before qualifying ambulatory blood pressure. Hypertension. 2013 Sep;62(3):526-32. PMID: 23836798. Does not meet study design criteria Fischell TA, Fischell DR, Ghazarossian VE, et al. Next generation renal denervation: chemical "perivascular" renal denervation with alcohol using a novel drug infusion catheter. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. 2015 Jun;16(4):221-7. PMID: 25979565. Does not meet study design criteria Fontenla A, Garcia-Donaire JA, Hernandez F, et al. Management of resistant hypertension in a multidisciplinary unit of renal denervation: protocol and results. Rev Esp Cardiol (Engl Ed). 2013 May;66(5):364-70. PMID: 24775818. Does not meet study design criteria Ghadri JR, Gaehwiler R, Jaguszewski M, et al. Impact of local vascular lesions assessed with optical coherence tomography and ablation points on blood pressure reduction after renal denervation. Swiss Med Wkly. 2015;145:w14102. PMID: 25658048. Does not meet study design criteria Grassi G, Seravalle G, Brambilla G, et al. Blood pressure responses to renal denervation precede and are independent of the sympathetic and baroreflex effects. Hypertension. 2015 Jun;65(6):1209-16. PMID: 25824245. Does not meet study design criteria Grassi G, Seravalle G, Trevano FQ, et al. Asymmetric and Symmetric Dimethylarginine and Sympathetic Nerve Traffic after Renal Denervation in Patients with Resistant Hypertension. Clin J Am Soc
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Nephrol. 2015 Sep 4;10(9):1560-7. PMID: 26138262. Does not meet study design criteria Hayek SS, Abdou MH, Demoss BD, et al. Prevalence of resistant hypertension and eligibility for catheter-based renal denervation in hypertensive outpatients. Am J Hypertens. 2013 Dec;26(12):1452-8. PMID: 23934709. Does not apply; No renal denervation device Hering D, Lambert EA, Marusic P, et al. Renal nerve ablation reduces augmentation index in patients with resistant hypertension. J Hypertens. 2013 Sep;31(9):1893-900. PMID: 23697964. Overlapping population Hering D, Mahfoud F, Walton AS, et al. Renal denervation in moderate to severe CKD. J Am Soc Nephrol. 2012 Jul;23(7):1250-7. PMID: 22595301. Does not meet study design criteria Hering D, Marusic P, Walton AS, et al. Sustained sympathetic and blood pressure reduction 1 year after renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Hypertension. 2014 Jul;64(1):118-24. PMID: 24732891. Overlapping population Heusser H, Tank J, Brinkmann J, et al. Response to catheter-based renal nerve ablation and centrally generated sympathetic activity in difficult-to- control hypertensive patients. Hypertension. 2013 Feb;61(2):e9-10. PMID: 23444459. No original data Heusser K, Tank J, Brinkmann J, et al. Response to blood pressure and sympathetic nervous system response to renal
denervation. Hypertension. 2013 Feb;61(2):e14. PMID: 23444460. No original data Id D, Kaltenbach B, Bertog SC, et al. Does the presence of accessory renal arteries affect the efficacy of renal denervation? JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Oct;6(10):1085-91. PMID: 24156968. Overlapping population Ierna S, Biondi-Zoccai G, Bachis C, et al. Transcatheter renal sympathetic ablation for resistant hypertension: in vivo insights in humans from optical coherence tomography. Int J Cardiol. 2013 May 10;165(2):e35-7. PMID: 23164587. No original data; <10 patients Jin Y, Jacobs L, Baelen M, et al. Rationale and design of the Investigator-Steered Project on Intravascular Renal Denervation for Management of Drug-Resistant Hypertension (INSPiRED) trial. Blood Press. 2014 Jun;23(3):138-46. PMID: 24742341. No original data Johns EJ, Abdulla MH. Renal nerves in blood pressure regulation. Curr Opin Nephrol Hypertens. 2013 Sep;22(5):504-10. PMID: 23872675. No original data Johns EJ. Autonomic regulation of kidney function. Handb Clin Neurol. 2013;117:203-14. PMID: 24095127. No original data Johns EJ. The neural regulation of the kidney in hypertension and renal failure. Exp Physiol. 2014 Feb;99(2):289-94. PMID: 23955311. No original data
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Jordan J, Heusser K, Brinkmann J, et al. Response to catheter-based renal nerve ablation and centrally generated sympathetic activity in difficult-to- control hypertensive patients: prospective case series. Hypertension. 2013 Feb;61(2):e18. PMID: 23444462. No original data Judd E, Calhoun DA. Apparent and true resistant hypertension: definition, prevalence and outcomes. J Hum Hypertens. 2014 Aug;28(8):463-8. PMID: 24430707. No original data Kaczmarek K, Ptaszynski P, Krekora J, et al. An electrophysiological approach using 3D electroanatomical mapping system for catheter-based renal denervation: the first Polish experience. Kardiol Pol. 2013;71(9):990. PMID: 24065279. Case report Kaltenbach B, Franke J, Bertog SC, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation as second-line therapy in mild resistant hypertension: a pilot study. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Feb;81(2):335-9. PMID: 22807098. Does not meet study design criteria Kaltenbach B, Id D, Franke JC, et al. Renal artery stenosis after renal sympathetic denervation. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Dec 25;60(25):2694-5. PMID: 23141482. No original data Karanasos A, Van Mieghem N, Bergmann MW, et al. Multimodality Intra-Arterial Imaging Assessment of the Vascular Trauma Induced by Balloon-Based and Nonballoon-Based Renal Denervation Systems. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Jul;8(7):e002474. PMID: 26156150. Overlapping population
Kario K, Bakris GL, Bhatt D. 4A.10: PREFERENTIAL REDUCTION IN MORNING/NOCTURNAL HYPERTENSION BY RENAL DENERVATION FOR DRUG- RESISTANT HYPERTENSION: A NEW ABPM ANALYSIS OF SYMPLICITY HTN-3 AND HTN-JAPAN. J Hypertens. 2015 Jun;33 Suppl 1:e52. PMID: 26102846. No original data Kario K, Bhatt DL, Brar S, et al. Effect of Catheter-Based Renal Denervation on Morning and Nocturnal Blood Pressure: Insights From SYMPLICITY HTN-3 and SYMPLICITY HTN-Japan. Hypertension. 2015. No original data Kario K, Ikemoto T, Kuwabara M, et al. Catheter-Based Renal Denervation Reduces Hypoxia-Triggered Nocturnal Blood Pressure Peak in Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2015 Dec 31doi: 10.1111/jch.12759. PMID: 26718924. <10 patients Kiuchi MG, Graciano ML, de Queiroz Carreira MA, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation in left ventricular hypertrophy in CKD refractory hypertensive patients. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Aug 29;202:121-3. PMID: 26386937. Does not meet study design criteria Kiuchi MG, Maia GL, de Queiroz Carreira MA, et al. Effects of renal denervation with a standard irrigated cardiac ablation catheter on blood pressure and renal function in patients with chronic kidney disease and resistant hypertension. Eur Heart J. 2013 Jul;34(28):2114-21. PMID: 23786861. Does not meet study design criteria
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Kiuchi MG, Mion D, Jr., Graciano ML, et al. Proof of concept study: Improvement of echocardiographic parameters after renal sympathetic denervation in CKD refractory hypertensive patients. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Mar 15;207:6-12. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2016.01.088. PMID: 26788816. No outcome Korovesis S, Giazitzoglou E, Pantos I, et al. Renal denervation for resistant hypertension: acute results and long-term follow-up. Hellenic J Cardiol. 2014 May-Jun;55(3):211-6. PMID: 24862613. Does not meet study design criteria Krum H, Schlaich M, Whitbourn R, et al. Catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension: a multicentre safety and proof-of-principle cohort study. Lancet. 2009 Apr 11;373(9671):1275-81. PMID: 19332353. Overlapping population Kucherov VV, Fursov AN, Chernetsov VA, et al. [The first experience with the use of catheter denervation of renal arteries in patients with refractory hypertension]. Klin Med (Mosk). 2014;92(11):72-4. PMID: 25796951. Not in English Lambert GW, Dhar AK, Schlaich MP. Cognitive performance in patients with resistant hypertension following renal sympathetic denervation. EuroIntervention. 2013 Oct;9(6):665-7. PMID: 24169126. No original data Lepor NE, Karns A. Hypertension. Left ventricular hypertrophy and cardiac function in patients with resistant hypertension. Rev Cardiovasc Med. 2013;14(1):69-71. PMID: 23651989. No original data
Lobo MD, de Belder MA, Cleveland T, et al. Joint UK societies' 2014 consensus statement on renal denervation for resistant hypertension. Heart. 2015 Jan;101(1):10-6. PMID: 25431461. No original data Lu Y, Zhang L, Zhou X, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation: A potential alternative strategy for managing patients with heart failure. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Dec 15;201:140-1. PMID: 26298357. No original data; No human data Luetkens JA, Wilhelm K, Dusing R, et al. Renal denervation: results of a single-center cohort study. Rofo. 2015 Jan;187(1):36-41. PMID: 25188311. Does not meet study design criteria Luo D, Zhang X, Lu CZ. Renal sympathetic denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension with chronic renal failure: first-in-man experience. Chin Med J (Engl). 2013 Apr;126(7):1392-3. PMID: 23557581. Case report Mabin T, Sapoval M, Cabane V, et al. First experience with endovascular ultrasound renal denervation for the treatment of resistant hypertension. EuroIntervention. 2012 May 15;8(1):57-61. PMID: 22580249. Does not meet study design criteria Mahfoud F, Bohm M, Rump LC, et al. Catheter-based renal nerve ablation and centrally generated sympathetic activity in difficult-to-control hypertensive patients: prospective case series. Hypertension. 2013 Feb;61(2):e17. PMID: 23248153. No original data Mahfoud F, Cremers B, Janker J, et al. Renal hemodynamics and renal function after catheter-based renal sympathetic
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denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Hypertension. 2012 Aug;60(2):419-24. PMID: 22733462. Overlapping population Mahfoud F, Schlaich M, Kindermann I, et al. Effect of renal sympathetic denervation on glucose metabolism in patients with resistant hypertension: a pilot study. Circulation. 2011 May 10;123(18):1940-6. PMID: 21518978. Overlapping population Mahfoud F, Ukena C, Schmieder RE, et al. Ambulatory blood pressure changes after renal sympathetic denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Circulation. 2013 Jul 9;128(2):132-40. PMID: 23780578. Overlapping population Mahfoud F, Urban D, Teller D, et al. Effect of renal denervation on left ventricular mass and function in patients with resistant hypertension: data from a multi-centre cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging trial. Eur Heart J. 2014 Sep 1;35(33):2224-31b. PMID: 24603307.\ Overlapping population Manakshe G, Chakravarthi R, Hussaini S, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation for treatment of resistant hypertension - indigenous technique. Indian Heart J. 2013 May-Jun;65(3):239-42. PMID: 23809374. Does not meet study design criteria Matous D, Jiravsky O, Nykl I, et al. Effect of renal denervation on glucose metabolism after a 12 month follow-up. Biomed Pap Med Fac Univ Palacky Olomouc Czech Repub. 2015 Jun;159(2):246-50. PMID: 26077005. No outcome McArdle MJ, deGoma EM, Cohen DL, et al. Beyond blood pressure: percutaneous renal
denervation for the management of sympathetic hyperactivity and associated disease states. J Am Heart Assoc. 2015 Mar;4(3):e001415. PMID: 25801757. No original data McLellan AJ, Schlaich MP, Taylor AJ, et al. Reverse cardiac remodeling after renal denervation: Atrial electrophysiologic and structural changes associated with blood pressure lowering. Heart Rhythm. 2015 May;12(5):982-90. PMID: 25638699. Does not meet study design criteria Middlekauff HR. A mechanistic explanation for the minimal impact of renal denervation on 24-h ambulatory blood pressure in SIMPLICITY HTN-3. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2015 Mar 10;65(9):959. PMID: 25744017. No original data Miller MA, Gangireddy SR, Dukkipati SR, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation using an electroanatomic mapping system. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 Apr 29;63(16):1697. PMID: 24613336. Case report Miroslawska A, Solbu M, Skjolsvik E, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation: effect on ambulatory blood pressure and blood pressure variability in patients with treatment-resistant hypertension. The ReShape CV-risk study. J Hum Hypertens. 2016 Mar;30(3):153-7. doi: 10.1038/jhh.2015.69. PMID: 26134621. Does not meet study design criteria Mortensen K, Franzen K, Himmel F, et al. Catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation improves central hemodynamics and arterial stiffness: a pilot study. J Clin Hypertens (Greenwich). 2012 Dec;14(12):861-70. PMID: 23205753. Does not meet study design criteria
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Murai H, Okuyama Y, Sakata Y, et al. Different responses of arterial blood pressure to electrical stimulation of the renal artery in patients with resistant hypertension. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Jul 1;190:296-8. PMID: 25932812. Case report Olsen LK, Kamper AL, Svendsen JH, et al. High incidence of secondary hypertension in patients referred for renal denervation--the Copenhagen experience. Blood Press. 2014 Aug;23(4):233-9. PMID: 24437697. No outcome; No renal denervation device Ong PJ, Foo D, Ho HH. Successful treatment of resistant hypertension with percutaneous renal denervation therapy. Heart. 2012 Dec;98(23):1754-5. PMID: 22821275. Case report Oparil S. Can catheter-based renal denervation be used safely and effectively to substantially reduce blood pressure in treatment-resistant hypertensive patients? Curr Cardiol Rep. 2011 Dec;13(6):478-80. PMID: 21845443. No original data Ott C, Janka R, Schmid A, et al. Vascular and renal hemodynamic changes after renal denervation. Clin J Am Soc Nephrol. 2013 Jul;8(7):1195-201. PMID: 23559677. Does not meet study design criteria Patane S. Sympathetic and Autonomic Effects of Renal Denervation on Atrial Remodeling and Atrial Arrhythmias. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Oct;8(12):1638. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2015.07.014. PMID: 26493256. No original data Persu A, Durand-Zaleski I, Renkin J, et al. Quality of life after renal denervation.
Hypertension. 2013 Apr;61(4):e38. PMID: 23460289. No original data Persu A, Jin Y, Azizi M, et al. Blood pressure changes after renal denervation at 10 European expert centers. J Hum Hypertens. 2014 Mar;28(3):150-6. PMID: 24067345. No original data Persu A, Renkin J, Thijs L, et al. Renal denervation: ultima ratio or standard in treatment-resistant hypertension. Hypertension. 2012 Sep;60(3):596-606. PMID: 22851728. No original data Prochnau D, Heymel S, Otto S, et al. Renal denervation with cryoenergy as second-line option is effective in the treatment of resistant hypertension in non-responders to radiofrequency ablation. EuroIntervention. 2014 Sep;10(5):640-5. PMID: 25256203. Does not meet study design criteria Prochnau D, Lucas N, Kuehnert H, et al. Catheter-based renal denervation for drug-resistant hypertension by using a standard electrophysiology catheter. EuroIntervention. 2012 Jan;7(9):1077-80. PMID: 21959556. Does not meet study design criteria Qiu M, Shan Q, Chen C, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation improves rate control in patients with symptomatic persistent atrial fibrillation and hypertension. Acta Cardiol. 2016 Feb;71(1):67-73. doi: 10.2143/ac.71.1.3132100. PMID: 26853256. Does not meet study design criteria Ricke J, Seidensticker M, Becker S, et al. Renal Sympathetic Denervation by CT-Guided Ethanol Injection: A Phase II Pilot
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Trial of a Novel Technique. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2016 Feb;39(2):251-60. doi: 10.1007/s00270-015-1261-6. PMID: 26634740. Does not meet study design criteria; Protocol only Rimoldi SF, Scheidegger N, Scherrer U, et al. Anatomical eligibility of the renal vasculature for catheter-based renal denervation in hypertensive patients. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2014 Feb;7(2):187-92. PMID: 24440022. Does not apply; No outcome Roleder T, Skowerski M, Wiecek A, et al. Long-term follow-up of renal arteries after radio-frequency catheter-based denervation using optical coherence tomography and angiography. Int J Cardiovasc Imaging. 2016 Feb 16doi: 10.1007/s10554-016-0853-9. PMID: 26883432. No outcome Rong S, Zhu H, Liu D, et al. Noninvasive Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension Using High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound. Hypertension. 2015 Oct;66(4):e22-5. PMID: 26238444. Does not meet study design criteria Rosa J, Zelinka T, Petrak O, et al. Importance of thorough investigation of resistant hypertension before renal denervation: should compliance to treatment be evaluated systematically? J Hum Hypertens. 2014 Nov;28(11):684-8. PMID: 24500722. No outcome; Does not meet study design criteria Rundqvist B, Volz S, Manhem K, et al. [Catheter-based renal denervation: a new method for resistant hypertension. Initial experiences of the procedure shows significant decrease in blood pressure].
Lakartidningen. 2013 Jan 16-22;110(3):86-8. PMID: 23424985. Not in English Sanders MF, Blankestijn PJ, Voskuil M, et al. Safety and long-term effects of renal denervation: Rationale and design of the Dutch registry. Neth J Med. 2016 Jan;74(1):5-15. PMID: 26819356. Protocol only Savard S, Frank M, Bobrie G, et al. Eligibility for renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension: when enthusiasm meets reality in real-life patients. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Dec 11;60(23):2422-4. PMID: 23141491. Does not apply; Does not meet study design criteria Scherlag MA, Scherlag BJ. A randomized comparison of pulmonary vein isolation with versus without concomitant renal artery denervation in patients with refractory symptomatic atrial fibrillation and resistant hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Sep 17;62(12):1129-30. PMID: 23810880. No original data Schirmer SH, Sayed MM, Reil JC, et al. Atrial Remodeling Following Catheter-Based Renal Denervation Occurs in a Blood Pressure- and Heart Rate-Independent Manner. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Jun;8(7):972-80. PMID: 26003031. Overlapping population Schirmer SH, Sayed MM, Reil JC, et al. Improvements in left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic function following renal denervation: effects beyond blood pressure and heart rate reduction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 May 13;63(18):1916-23. PMID: 24315919. Overlapping population
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Schlaich M, Hering D, Lambert G, et al. Blood pressure and sympathetic nervous system response to renal denervation. Hypertension. 2013 Feb;61(2):e13. PMID: 23248152. No original data Schlaich MP, Bart B, Hering D, et al. Feasibility of catheter-based renal nerve ablation and effects on sympathetic nerve activity and blood pressure in patients with end-stage renal disease. Int J Cardiol. 2013 Oct 3;168(3):2214-20. PMID: 23453868. Does not meet study design criteria Schmieder RE, Ott C, Schmid A, et al. Adherence to Antihypertensive Medication in Treatment-Resistant Hypertension Undergoing Renal Denervation. J Am Heart Assoc. 2016;5(2)doi: 10.1161/jaha.115.002343. PMID: 26873693. No outcome Schmieder RE, Ott C, Veelken R, et al. 7B.01: FINAL ANALYSIS ON ADHERENCE TO ANTIHYPERTENSIVE MEDICATION IN TREATMENT RESISTANT HYPERTENSION (TRH) UNDERGOING RENAL DENERVATION (RDN). J Hypertens. 2015 Jun;33 Suppl 1:e92. PMID: 26102969. Overlapping population Seravalle G, Dell'Oro R, Trevano FQ, et al. 4A.04: EFFECTS OF RENAL DENERVATION ON ASYMMETRIC DIMETHYLARGININE AND SYMPATHETIC NERVE TRAFFIC IN RESISTANT HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS. J Hypertens. 2015 Jun;33 Suppl 1:e50. PMID: 26102840. Does not meet study design criteria; Does not apply Sridhar GS, Watson T, Han CK, et al. Profound Sustained Hypotension Following
Renal Denervation: A Dramatic Success? Arq Bras Cardiol. 2015 Aug;105(2):202-4. PMID: 26352181. Case report Stabile E, Ambrosini V, Squarcia R, et al. Percutaneous sympathectomy of the renal arteries: the OneShot Renal Denervation System is not associated with significant vessel wall injury. EuroIntervention. 2013 Oct;9(6):694-9. PMID: 24169131. Does not meet study design criteria Staessen JA, Jin Y, Thijs L, et al. First-in-man randomized clinical trial of renal denervation for atrial arrhythmia raises concern. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2013 Nov 19;62(21):e445-6. PMID: 24060455. No original data Tank J, Heusser K, Brinkmann J, et al. Spike rate of multi-unit muscle sympathetic nerve fibers after catheter-based renal nerve ablation. J Am Soc Hypertens. 2015 Jul 31doi: 10.1016/j.jash.2015.07.012. PMID: 26324745. Does not meet study design criteria Taylor J. CardioPulse: ESC recommends patients and centres for renal denervation: recommendations on catheter-based renal denervation for treatment resistant hypertension should guide reimbursement. Eur Heart J. 2013 May;34(17):1245-6. PMID: 23776956. No original data Templin C, Jaguszewski M, Ghadri JR, et al. Vascular lesions induced by renal nerve ablation as assessed by optical coherence tomography: pre- and post-procedural comparison with the Simplicity catheter system and the EnligHTN multi-electrode renal denervation catheter. Eur Heart J. 2013 Jul;34(28):2141-8, 8b. PMID: 23620498. Does not meet study design criteria
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Tofield A. Recurrent atrial fibrillation reduced after renal denervation with pulmonary vein ablation in select patients. Eur Heart J. 2015 Feb 1;36(5):257. PMID: 25763437. No original data Tsioufis C, Papademetriou V, Dimitriadis K, et al. Long-term effects of multielectrode renal denervation on cardiac adaptations in resistant hypertensive patients with left ventricular hypertrophy. J Hum Hypertens. 2016 Jan 28doi: 10.1038/jhh.2015.127. PMID: 26818805. Does not meet study design criteria; No outcome Tsioufis C, Papademetriou V, Dimitriadis K, et al. 8B.08: SUSTAINED BENEFICIAL EFFECTS OF MULTI-ELECTRODE RENAL DENERVATION ON CARDIAC ADAPTATIONS IN RESISTANT HYPERTENSION: A 24-MONTHS FOLLOW-UP STUDY. J Hypertens. 2015 Jun;33 Suppl 1:e109. PMID: 26102674. Does not meet study design criteria Tsioufis C, Papademetriou V, Tsiachris D, et al. Drug-resistant hypertensive patients responding to multielectrode renal denervation exhibit improved heart rate dynamics and reduced arrhythmia burden. J Hum Hypertens. 2014 Oct;28(10):587-93. PMID: 24621623. Does not meet study design criteria Tuohy ST, Kyvelou SG, Gleeson PJ, et al. The effect of renal sympathetic denervation on nocturnal dipping in patients with resistant hypertension; observational data from a tertiary referral centre in the Republic of Ireland. Ir J Med Sci. 2015 Jun 19PMID: 26089291. Does not meet study design criteria
Ukena C, Mahfoud F, Kindermann I, et al. Cardiorespiratory response to exercise after renal sympathetic denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2011 Sep 6;58(11):1176-82. PMID: 21884958. Does not meet study design criteria Ukena C, Mahfoud F, Spies A, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation on heart rate and atrioventricular conduction in patients with resistant hypertension. Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 10;167(6):2846-51. PMID: 22917547. Overlapping population van Brussel PM, Eeftinck Schattenkerk DW, Dobrowolski LC, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation on cardiac sympathetic activity and function in patients with therapy resistant hypertension. Int J Cardiol. 2016 Jan 1;202:609-14. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2015.09.025. PMID: 26447672. Does not meet study design criteria Vemulapalli S, Ard J, Bakris GL, et al. Proceedings from Duke resistant hypertension think tank. Am Heart J. 2014 Jun;167(6):775-88 e1. PMID: 24890525. No original data Verloop WL, Vink EE, Voskuil M, et al. Eligibility for percutaneous renal denervation: the importance of a systematic screening. J Hypertens. 2013 Aug;31(8):1662-8. PMID: 23743806. No outcome; No renal denervation device Vink EE, Blankestijn PJ. Catheter-based renal nerve ablation and centrally generated sympathetic activity in difficult-to-control hypertensive patients. Hypertension. 2013 Feb;61(2):e8. PMID: 23213193. No original data
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Vink EE, Verloop WL, Siddiqi L, et al. The effect of percutaneous renal denervation on muscle sympathetic nerve activity in hypertensive patients. Int J Cardiol. 2014 Sep;176(1):8-12. PMID: 25027168. Does not meet study design criteria Vonend O, Antoch G, Rump LC, et al. Secondary rise in blood pressure after renal denervation. Lancet. 2012 Aug 25;380(9843):778. PMID: 22920752. Case report Voskuil M, Verloop WL, Blankestijn PJ, et al. Percutaneous renal denervation for the treatment of resistant essential hypertension; the first Dutch experience. Neth Heart J. 2011 Aug;19(7-8):319-23. PMID: 21567219. Does not meet study design criteria Waksman R, Barbash IM, Chan R, et al. Beta radiation for renal nerve denervation: initial feasibility and safety. EuroIntervention. 2013 Oct;9(6):738-44. PMID: 24169134. No human data; Does not meeting study design criteria Wang L, Lu CZ, Zhang X, et al. [The effect of catheter based renal synthetic denervation on renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system in patients with resistant hypertension]. Zhonghua Xin Xue Guan Bing Za Zhi. 2013 Jan;41(1):3-7. PMID: 23651959. Not in English Weber MA, Kirtane A, Mauri L, et al. Renal Denervation for the Treatment of Hypertension: Making a New Start, Getting It Right. Clin Cardiol. 2015 Aug;38(8):447-54. PMID: 26216107. No original data White WB, Turner JR, Sica DA, et al. Detection, evaluation, and treatment of
severe and resistant hypertension: proceedings from an American Society of Hypertension Interactive forum held in Bethesda, MD, U.S.A., October 10th 2013. J Am Soc Hypertens. 2014 Oct;8(10):743-57. PMID: 25418497. No original data Witkowski A, Prejbisz A, Florczak E, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation on blood pressure, sleep apnea course, and glycemic control in patients with resistant hypertension and sleep apnea. Hypertension. 2011 Oct;58(4):559-65. PMID: 21844482. Does not meet study design criteria Wu B, Hong M, Wu H, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation might be an adjunctive treatment approach for managing ventricular arrhythmia. Int J Cardiol. 2015 Apr 1;184:257-8. PMID: 25726902. No original data Wybraniec MT, Czerwienska B, Lelek M, et al. Plasma renalase concentration before and after radiofrequency renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. J Hum Hypertens. 2015 Aug 27PMID: 26310184. Does not meet study design criteria; No outcome Yang WY, Staessen JA. Hypertension: Renal denervation-promising data from the DENERHTN trial. Nat Rev Nephrol. 2015 May;11(5):258-60. PMID: 25752835. No original data Zaman S, Pouliopoulos J, Al Raisi S, et al. Novel use of NavX three-dimensional mapping to guide renal artery denervation. EuroIntervention. 2013 Oct;9(6):687-93. PMID: 24169130. Does not meet study design criteria Zhao MM, Tan XX, Ding N, et al. [Comparison of efficacy between continuous
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positive airway pressure and renal artery sympathetic denervation by radiofrequency ablation in obstructive sleep apnea syndrome patients with hypertension]. Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi. 2013 Apr 23;93(16):1234-7. PMID: 23902614. Not in English Zheng XX, Li XY, Lyu YN, et al. Possible mechanism by which renal sympathetic denervation improves left ventricular remodelling after myocardial infarction. Exp Physiol. 2016 Feb 1;101(2):260-71. doi: 10.1113/ep085302. PMID: 26556551. No human data Ziakas A, Gossios T, Doumas M, et al. The pathophysiological basis of renal nerve
ablation for the treatment of hypertension. Curr Vasc Pharmacol. 2014 Jan;12(1):23-9. PMID: 23905601. No original data Ziegler AK, Bertog S, Kaltenbach B, et al. Efficacy and safety of renal denervation in elderly patients with resistant hypertension. Catheter Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Aug;86(2):299-303. PMID: 23983010. Does not meet study design criteria Zuern CS, Rizas KD, Eick C, et al. Effects of Renal Sympathetic Denervation on 24-hour Blood Pressure Variability. Front Physiol. 2012;3:134. PMID: 22590460. Does not meet study design criteria
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Appendix D: Studies Excluded for Overlapping Populations Bartus K, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, et al. Denervation (ablation) of nerve terminalis in renal arteries: early results of interventional treatment of arterial hypertension in Poland. Kardiol Pol. 2013;71(2):152-8. PMID: 23575708. Bartus K, Sadowski J, Kapelak B, et al. Denervation of nerve terminals in renal arteries: one-year follow-up of interventional treatment of arterial hypertension. Kardiol Pol. 2014;72(5):425-31. PMID: 24408071. Brandt MC, Mahfoud F, Reda S, et al. Renal sympathetic denervation reduces left ventricular hypertrophy and improves cardiac function in patients with resistant hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Mar 6;59(10):901-9. PMID: 22381425. Brandt MC, Reda S, Mahfoud F, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation on arterial stiffness and central hemodynamics in patients with resistant hypertension. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2012 Nov 6;60(19):1956-65. PMID: 23062529. Hering D, Lambert EA, Marusic P, et al. Renal nerve ablation reduces augmentation index in patients with resistant hypertension. J Hypertens. 2013 Sep;31(9):1893-900. PMID: 23697964. Hering D, Marusic P, Walton AS, et al. Sustained sympathetic and blood pressure reduction 1 year after renal denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Hypertension. 2014 Jul;64(1):118-24. PMID: 24732891.
Id D, Kaltenbach B, Bertog SC, et al. Does the presence of accessory renal arteries affect the efficacy of renal denervation? JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2013 Oct;6(10):1085-91. PMID: 24156968. Karanasos A, Van Mieghem N, Bergmann MW, et al. Multimodality Intra-Arterial Imaging Assessment of the Vascular Trauma Induced by Balloon-Based and Nonballoon-Based Renal Denervation Systems. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Jul;8(7):e002474. PMID: 26156150. Krum H, Schlaich M, Whitbourn R, et al. Catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension: a multicentre safety and proof-of-principle cohort study. Lancet. 2009 Apr 11;373(9671):1275-81. PMID: 19332353. Mahfoud F, Cremers B, Janker J, et al. Renal hemodynamics and renal function after catheter-based renal sympathetic denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Hypertension. 2012 Aug;60(2):419-24. PMID: 22733462. Mahfoud F, Schlaich M, Kindermann I, et al. Effect of renal sympathetic denervation on glucose metabolism in patients with resistant hypertension: a pilot study. Circulation. 2011 May 10;123(18):1940-6. PMID: 21518978. Mahfoud F, Ukena C, Schmieder RE, et al. Ambulatory blood pressure changes after renal sympathetic denervation in patients with resistant hypertension. Circulation. 2013 Jul 9;128(2):132-40. PMID: 23780578. Mahfoud F, Urban D, Teller D, et al. Effect of renal denervation on left ventricular mass
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and function in patients with resistant hypertension: data from a multi-centre cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging trial. Eur Heart J. 2014 Sep 1;35(33):2224-31b. PMID: 24603307. Schirmer SH, Sayed MM, Reil JC, et al. Atrial Remodeling Following Catheter-Based Renal Denervation Occurs in a Blood Pressure- and Heart Rate-Independent Manner. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2015 Jun;8(7):972-80. PMID: 26003031. Schirmer SH, Sayed MM, Reil JC, et al. Improvements in left ventricular hypertrophy and diastolic function following renal denervation: effects beyond blood pressure and heart rate reduction. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2014 May 13;63(18):1916-23. PMID: 24315919. Ukena C, Mahfoud F, Spies A, et al. Effects of renal sympathetic denervation on heart rate and atrioventricular conduction in patients with resistant hypertension. Int J Cardiol. 2013 Sep 10;167(6):2846-51. PMID: 22917547.
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Appendix E: Evidence Tables Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Azizi, 20151 Europe RCT NCT01570777
Yes run-in Adherence during the run-in not reported Other adherence during the study
RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 1416 N enrolled: 106
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >75; blood pressure <140 mmHg / 90 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; does not have suitable renal artery anatomy on CT angiogram, magnetic resonance angiogram, or renal angiogram performed within the previous year; secondary hypertension (ruled out by standardized screening in the past 2 years); eGFR < 40 mL/min/1.73 m2; Ambulatory BP <135/85
Bhatt, 20142 United States RCT NCT01418261
Yes run-in Pill count RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 1441 N enrolled: 535
Manufact. Ages <18 and >80; blood pressure <160; <3 antihypertensive medications; 24-hr Systolic ABPM <135; Clinical exclusion criteria were known secondary causes of hypertension and more than one hospitalization for a hypertensive emergency in the previous year; anatomical: renal-artery stenosis > 50%, renal-artery aneurysm, prior renal-artery intervention, multiple renal arteries, renal artery < 4 mm in diameter, treatable segment <20 mm length
Bohm, 20153 Worldwide Before-after study NCT01534299
Not applicable
Other adherence during run-in Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 998
Govt./ non-profit Manufact.
Ages <18; not eligible for RDN as defined by local regulations
Burchell, 20164 Before-after study No registered protocol
Yes run-in Other adherence during run-in Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened: 321 N enrolled: 29
Govt./ non-profit
Unsuitable renal artery anatomy; eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73m²; secondary causes of hypertension; pseudoresistant hypertension; poor medication adherence
de Sousa Almeida, 20165 Before-after study No registered protocol
Yes run-in Other adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened: 318 N enrolled: 31
None Ages <18; <3 antihypertensive medications; OSBP <160 mmHg; <1 diuretic; secondary causes for hypertension; 1-year followup with 24-hour ABPM and transthoracic echocardiogram
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Desch, 20156 Europe RCT NCT01656096
No Other adherence during run-in Other adherence during the study
RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 1597 N enrolled: 71
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >75; <3 antihypertensive medications; ABPM values below or above the predefined ranges ( (2) mean daytime systolic BP on 24-hour ambulatory BP measurement (ABPM) between 135 and 149 mmHg or mean day-time diastolic BP between 90 and 94 mmHg); unsuitable anatomy for RSD; severe renal artery stenosis; estimated glomerular filtration rate <45 mL/min per 1.73 m2 (modification of diet in renal disease formula); change in BP medication in the 4 weeks preceding randomization; unwillingness to adhere to unchanging BP medication during the study period of 6 months; pregnancy, and severe comorbidities with limited life expectancy
Dorr, 20137 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 3 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 62
Not reported
Does not have resistant hypertension (undefined)renal artery stenosis; secondary causes of hypertension
Dorr, 20158 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 150
Not reported
Blood pressure <140; <3 antihypertensive medications; not on stable antihypertensive drug regimen; secondary, treatable causes of hypertension
Dorr, 20159 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 100
Not reported
Blood pressure <160 mmHg (150 for type 2 diabetics) or ABPM >135 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; does not have secondary causes of secondary origins of hypertension; not on a stable antihypertensive regimen; systemic infections; rheumatoid diseases; malignancies
Dorr, 201510 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 60
Govt./ non-profit
Blood pressure -140; <3 antihypertensive medications; secondary origins of hypertension; patients with systemic infections; rheumatoid diseases; malignancies
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Eikelis, 201511 Australia Non-randomized trial No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 69
Govt./ non-profit
Secondary hypertension; does not meet criteria for hypertension using the European Society of Hypertension guidelines
Ewen, 201412 Europe Prospective cohort No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 60
Manufact. Ages <18; blood pressure <140/90 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; not using a diuretic; not on a stable antihypertensive drug regimen; secondary causes of hypertension
Ewen, 201513 Europe Before-after study NCT01888315
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Other Adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 100
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >140; <3 anti-hypertensive medications; not on a diuretic; not on a stable antihypertensive regimen; secondary, treatable causes of hypertension
Ewen, 201514 Europe Before-after study NCT01888315
No Adherence not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 126
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18; blood pressure <140; <3 antihypertensive medications; not on a diuretic; not on a stable antihypertensive drug regimen; secondary, treatable causes of hypertension
Ewen, 201515 Before-after study NCT01888315
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 30
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18; <3 antihypertensive medications; OSBP <140 mmHg; <1 diuretic; secondary, treatable causes of hypertension; not on a stable antihypertensive drug regimen; ejection fraction < 50%
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Ewen, 201516 Before-after study NCT01888315
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 84
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (KFO 196), Deutsche Gesellschaft fu¨r Kardiologie, and Deutsche Hochdruckliga
Ages <18; <3 antiphyertensive medications; OSBP <140 mmHg and ASBP <135 mmHg; <1 diuretic; unstable antihypertensive drug regimen; secondary, treatable causes of hypertension
Fadl Elmula, 201417 Europe RCT NCT01673516
No Other Adherence during run-in Adherence during the study not reported
RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 65 N enrolled: 20
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >80; blood pressure <140; <3 antihypertensive medications; secondary or spurious hypertension or high serum aldosterone levels that responded to treatment with spironolactone; drug treatment changed in last 2 weeks; no change in treatment preplanned for the next 6 months; abnormal renal arteries at computed tomography or MRI within last 2 years; eGFR < 45 ml/min/1.73 m2; urine albumin/creatinine ratio >50 mg/mmol; type 2 diabetes; mean ambulatory daytime SBP <135 mm Hg immediately after investigator witnessed intake of their antihypertensive morning drugs
Hameed, 201518 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during the run-in not applicable Other Adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 34
Not reported
Blood pressure -160, with confirmed daytime average BP > 150 mmHg on ABPM or >140 mmHg on ABPM in patients with type 2 diabetes--3-eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2 (but those with a lower eGFR could be considered after discussion with a nephrologist); non-adherence; white-coat hypertension; secondary causes of hypertension; non-suitable renal artery anatomy
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Hamza, 201419 Egypt Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 55
Not reported
Ages <18; blood pressure <160; <3 antihypertensive medications; not on a diuretic; pregnant; secondary causes of hypertension; type 1 diabetes; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2; hemodynamically significant valvular disease; implantable cardioverter defibrillators; renal artery problems or stenosis or small accessory renal artery
Hering, 201520 Australia Before-after study No registered protocol
No Other adherence
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 91
Govt./ non-profit Manufact.
Did not have successful 24-hr ABPM at baseline, 3-, and 6-months after RDN
Honarvar, 201321 Iran Before-after study IUMS.ac.ir #391001
Yes run-in Adherence during run-in: diary Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 45 N enrolled: 30
Not reported
Ages <15; Blood pressure-160/90 mmHg (>=150 mmHg in patients with type 2 diabetes); <3 antihypertensive medications; unsuitable renal artery anatomy; known secondary hypertension; eGFR < =45 mL/min/1.73 m2; history of unstable angina or cerebrovascular accident in past 6 months; pregnant; blood pressure measurements below the enrolment criteria for blood pressure in 24-hr BP Holter monitoring
Id, 201522 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study: diary
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 221 N enrolled: 101
Not reported
Ages <18; <140 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; does not have bilateral single renal arteries; systolic 24-hr ABPM < 130 mmHg; secondary causes of hypertension; renal artery abnormalities
Kaiser, 201423 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 93
Not reported
Ages <40 and >85; blood pressure <160; <3 antihypertensive medications
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Kario, 201524 Japan RCT NCT01644604
Yes run-in Adherence during run-in: diary Adherence during the study not reported
RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 84 N enrolled: 41
Manufact. Ages <20 and >80; Blood pressure <160; <3 antihypertensive medications; not on a diuretic; 24-hour average ambulatory SBP < 135 mm Hg; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2; main renal arteries < 4mm in diameter or <20 mm treatable length; multiple renal arteries for which the main renal artery was estimated to supply <75% of the kidney; renal artery stenosis >50% or renal artery aneurysm; history of prior renal artery intervention; >1 inpatient hospitalization for a hypertensive crisis not related to confirmed non-adherence to medication within the last year; type 1 diabetes mellitus; >=1 episodes of orthostatic hypotension not related to medication changes; secondary causes of hypertension
Kim, 201525 Korea Before-after study NCT01534299
No Adherence not applicable
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 534
Manufact. OSBP < 160 mmHg (or 150 mmHg if type 2 diabetes); <3 antihypertensive medications; prior renal intervention; main renal arteries < 4 mm in diameter or < 20 mm in length and hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormalities; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2; type 1 diabetes; stenotic valvular heart disease; myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or cerebrovascular accident within 6 months; possible secondary hypertension; not of African descent
Kiuchi, 201426 Brazil Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study: diary
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 27
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >70; Blood pressure 160 mmHg (or <150 mmHg for type 2 diabetics); <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR <15 and >89 mL/min/1.73 m2; pregnancy; valvular heart disease with significant hemodynamic consequences; stenotic valvular heart disease for which the reduction in BP could be dangerous; acute myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or transitory ischemic attack within the previous 6 months; renovascular anomalies; type 1 diabetes; secondary cause for hypertension; not on a diuretic
Kiuchi, 201527 Brazil Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 30
Not reported
Did not have CKD stages 1 or 5
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Kiuchi, 201528 Before-after study No registered protocol
Yes Adherence during run-in not reported Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 24 months
N screened: 33 N enrolled: 30
Hospital Regional Darcy Vargas
Ages <18 and >70; <3 antihypertensive medications (including a diuretic); SBP <160 mmHg or <150 mmHg for patients with type 2 diabetes; eGFR <15 ml/min/1.73m^2 and >89 ml/min/1.73m²; pregnancy; valvular heart disease with significant hemodynamic consequences; use of warfarin; stenotic valvular heart disease; acute myocardial infarction; unstable angina; stroke; transient ischaemic attack within the previous 6 months; renovascular anomalies; diabetes mellitus type 1; secondary causes of hypertension
Krum, 201429 Europe, Australia, United States Before-after study NCT00483808, NCT00664638, and NCT00753285
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 36 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 150
Manufact. Blood pressure -160; <3 antihypertensive medications; not on a diuretic; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2; renovascular abnormalities (renal-artery stenosis, previous renal stent or angioplasty, dual renal arteries, or polar arteries)
Kyvelou, 201330 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 31
Not reported
Did not fulfill criteria for resistant hypertension; secondary causes of hypertension
Lambert, 201231 Australia Prospective cohort No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
obs-duration-not reported
N screened: 62 N enrolled: 62
Govt./ non-profit Manufact.
<3 antihypertensive medications; History of CV disease; Known psychiatric disorders
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Lambert, 201432 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 86
Not reported
Ages <18; <3 antihypertensive medications; pregnant; eGFR of <45 mL/min/1.73 m^2; renal artery diameter <4 mm; renal artery length <20 mm; non-diabetic
Lambert, 201533 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 76
Not reported
Ages <18; systolic office BP <160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; secondary causes of hypertension; <1 diuretic; pregnancy; eGFR<45 ml/min/1.73; artery diameter <4 mm; artery length <20 mm; renal artery stenosis
Lambert, 201534 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 24 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 32
Not reported
Ages <18; blood pressure <160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; -<1 diuretic; pregnant; eGFR<45 ml/min/1.73 m^2; renal artery anatomy < 4mm diameter; renal artery anatomy <20 mm long
Lambert, 201535 Australia Retrospective cohort NCT01865240, NCT01865253, NCT02016573
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 97
Manufact. ----
Lambert, 201536 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 106
Not reported
Ages <18; Blood pressure <160 mmHg and systolic office BP; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; pregnancy; eGFR < 45 ml/min/1.73 m^2; secondary causes of hypertension; artery diameter < 4 mm; artery length < 20 mm
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Lenski, 201337 Europe Before-after study
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 119
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >85; SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m; type 1 diabetes; contraindications to MRI; substantial stenotic valvular heart disease; pregnancy or planned pregnancy during study; history of myocardial infarction; unstable angina; cerebrovascular accident in previous 6 months
Lenski, 201338 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 3 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 36
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18 and >85; SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73; type 1 diabetes; contraindications to MRI; substantial stenotic valvular heart disease; pregnancy or planned pregnancy during study; history of myocardial infarction; unstable angina; cerebrovascular accident in the previous 6 months
Lobo, 201539 Not reported Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 129
Not reported
Blood pressure <160; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2
Ott, 201340 Europe Before-after study NCT01687725
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 54
Not reported
OBP 140/90 mmHg; "white coat" or pseudo resistant hypertension; unchanged antihypertensive drug regimen for at least 2 months; main renal arteries <4 mm in diameter or < 20 mm in length; hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormality or stenosis in either renal artery; history of renal artery intervention including balloon angioplasty or stenting; multiple main renal arteries in either kidney; secondary cause of hypertension
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Ott, 201441 Europe Before-after study NCT01687725
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 59
Manufact. OBP 140/90 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; nephrotic syndrome or active renal disease defined as being unstable within the last 3 months; renal artery diameter of <4mm and <20 mm in length; hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormality or stenosis in either renal artery; history of prior renal artery intervention including balloon angioplasty or stenting; secondary cause of hypertension
Ott, 201542 Europe Before-after study NCT01687725
Not applicable
Adherence during the run-in not reported Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 63
Not reported
OBP 140/90 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; unstable drug regime for less than 4 weeks prior to study inclusion; renal artery diameter <4mm; renal artery length <20mm; hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormality or stenosis in either renal artery; history or prior renal artery intervention including balloon angioplasty or stenting; secondary cause of hypertension; eGFR <15 ml/min/1.73m^2
Ott, 201543 Europe Before-after study NCT01442883
Not applicable
No adherence during run-in Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 27
Not reported
eGFR <15 ml/min/1,73 m^2; unstable drug regimen; renal artery diameter <4mm; renal artery length <20mm; hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormality or stenosis in either renal artery; history of prior renal artery intervention including balloon angioplasty or stenting; secondary cause of hypertension
Ott, 201544 Europe Before-after study NCT01687725
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 51
Not reported
office BP 140/90 mmHg and daytime ABPM 135/85 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; secondary causes of hypertension; eGFR <15 ml/min/1.73 m^2; renal artery diameter <4mm/<20 mm in length; hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormality or stenosis in either renal artery; history of prior renal artery intervention including balloon angioplasty or stenting
Papademetriou, 201445 Europe, Australia Before-after study NCT01438229
Not applicable
No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 46
Manufact. Ages <18 and >80; office SBP 160 mmHg (150 for type 2 diabetes); <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; evidence of renal artery stenosis in either renal artery; multiple main arteries in either kidney; main renal arteries are <4mm in diameter; main renal arteries are <20mm in length; eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73m; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary cause of hypertension; chronic fibrillation/atrial flutter
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Persu, 201446 Europe Retrospective cohort No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during the run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not applicable
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 109
Not reported
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Pokushalov, 201247 Not reported RCT NCT01117025
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
RCT follow-up: 1 Year
N screened not reported N enrolled: 27
Manufact. Blood pressure -160; <3 antihypertensive medications; does not have symptomatic drug-refractory AF (with history of failure of _>=2 class I or III antiarrhythmic drugs) in patients referred for catheter ablation of AF; does not have paroxysmal AF with _1 monthly episodes or Pers; AF in patients who had already undergone _3 electrical cardioversions; not on a diuretic; eGFR<45 ml/min/1.73 m2; secondary cause of hypertension; severe renal artery stenosis or dual renal arteries; CHF with NYHA functional class II to IV symptoms; left ventricular ejection fraction <35%; transverse left atrial diameter _>60 mm on transthoracic echocardiography; previous AF ablation procedure; treatment with amiodarone; previous renal artery stenting or angioplasty or type 1 diabetes
Poss, 201448 Europe Prospective cohort No registered protocol
No Other adherence during run-in Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 101
Manufact. Ages <18; office SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR 45 ml/min/1.73 m^2; using a vitamin D supplement
Poss, 201549 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not applicable
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 137
Govt./ non-profit Manufact.
Ages <18; SBP 140 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; GFR < 15 ml/min/1.73 m; hemodialysis; <1 diuretic
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Prochnau, 201250 Not reported Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 30
Not reported
<4 antihypertensive medications
Prochnau, 201351 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 43
Not reported
AMP 140 mmHg--4-reversible causes of HTN; previous renal angioplasty
Ripp, 201552 Before-after study NCT01499810
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 24 weeks
N screened not reported N enrolled 60
Not reported
Ages <18 and >80; <3 antihypertensive medications; OBP <160/100 mmHg; <1 diuretic; eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m²; daily arterial blood pressure less than 135/85 mmHg according to 24-h monitoring; renal diseases; blood disorders; gastrointestinal diseases; neurological disorders; metabolic syndromes; other conditions with the signs of insufficiency of any system; symptomatic arterial hypertension; pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the period of observation; refusal to sign the informed consent form to enroll in the study
Rohla, 201653 Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled 103
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18; <3 antihypertensive medications; OSBP <160 mmHg (<150 mmHg in patients with diabetes); <1 diuretic; secondary causes of hypertension; pregnancy; eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73 m²; renal artery diameter <4 mm and a length <20 mm
Rosa, 201554 Europe RCT NCT01560312
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 106
Govt./ non-profit
Blood pressure -140 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; secondary hypertension; 24-hour ABPM (average systolic BP ,130 mm Hg); assessment of treatment compliance (quantitative plasma drugs level measurements)
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Scheurig-Muenkler, 201355 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Obs-duration – not reported
N screened not reported N enrolled: 53
Not reported
Implanted pacemakers or cardioverter defibrillators and a vessel diameter below 4 mm, assessed in pre-interventional computed tomography or magnetic resonance angiography
Schmid, 201356 Europe Before-after study NCT01687725
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 53
Not reported
Blood pressure <140; common and rare causes of secondary hypertension; drug-induced hypertension and obstructive sleep apnea; renal artery anatomy making the patient ineligible for treatment (main renal arteries <4 mm in diameter or <20 mm in length; hemodynamically or anatomically significant renal artery abnormality or stenosis [>50 %] in either renal artery)
Schmid, 201557 Europe Before-after study NCT 01442883
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during the study not reported
Not reported Months
N screened: 89 N enrolled: 51
Manufact. Blood pressure <140/90; <3 antihypertensive medications; true TRH (office systolic BP >/= 140/90 mmHg and 24-h ambulatory BP monitoring >/=130/80 mmHg; at least three antihypertensive drugs at maximum tolerated dose including one diuretic agent
Schneider, 201558 Europe RCT NCT01899456
No Adherence during run-in not applicable Adherence during study: diary
RCT follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 109 N enrolled: 18
None Ages <18 and >85; Blood pressure <140; <3 anti-hypertensive medications; have not had a renal transplant or were transplanted within the last 6 months; not on a diuretic; eGFR <= 30 mL/min/1.73 m2
Schwerg, 201459 Not reported Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 41
SBP 135 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; pseudo resistance; secondary causes of hypertension; history of renal stenting or nephrectomy; eGFR < 50 ml/min/1.73 m^2
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Sharp, 201560 Not reported Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 10 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 246
Not reported
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Sharp, 201661 Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 11 months
N screened not reported N enrolled 253
None <3 antihypertensive medications; OSBP < 160 and systolic ASBP <150; white-coat or secondary hypertension; patient selection by multidisciplinary teams of hypertension specialists and interventionists
Sievert, 201562 Europe, Australia, New Zealand Before-after study No registered protocol
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 146
Manufact. Ages <18 and >75; OSBP 160 and ODBP 90 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; no changes to antihypertensive medication regimen within 2 weeks prior to enrollment; eGFR < 45 ml/min/1.73 m^2; secondary hypertension; contraindication for intravascular contrast material or medications required for an interventional procedure; bleeding or hyper coagulation disorders; type 1 diabetes; myocardial infarction, unstable angina pectoris, uncompensated heart failure, or cerebrovascular accident within 6 months prior to screening; widespread atherosclerosis with documented intravascular thrombosis or unstable plaques; hemodynamically significant valvular heart disease for which reduction of BP would be considered hazardous; implantable cardioverter defibrillator or pacemaker or a clinically significant abnormal electrocardiogram at time of screening; pregnant, nursing or planning to become pregnant; currently taking oestrogen or any oestrogen like compound
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Symplicity, 201063 Worldwide RCT NCT00888433
Yes run-in Adherence during run-in: diary Adherence during the study: diary
RCT follow-up: 36 months
N screened: 190 N enrolled: 106
Manufact. Ages <18 and >85; 160 mmHg (or 150 mmHg for patients with type 2 diabetes); <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m2; type 1 diabetes; contraindications to MRI; substantial stenotic valvular heart disease; pregnancy or planned pregnancy during the study; history of myocardial infarction, unstable angina, or cerebrovascular accident in previous 6 months; hemodynamically significant renal artery stenosis, previous renal artery intervention, or renal artery anatomy that precluded treatment
Symplicity, 201164 Europe, Australia, United States Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 24 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 153
Manufact. Ages <18; SBP <160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73 m^2; type 1 diabetes mellitus; secondary cause of hypertension; significant renovascular abnormalities
Tiroch, 201565 Before-after study NCT01875809
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not applicable No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 53 N enrolled: 50
Not reported
Ages <18 and >85; <3 antihypertensive medications; SBP <160 mmHg; <1 diuretic; renal artery stenosis; solitary kidney; obstructive sleep apnea; thyroid disorders; elevated cotrisol levels; elevated aldosterone/renin ratio; acromegaly; elevated plasma metanephrine; anaemia; extensive use of alcohol, drugs; extensive use of liquorice or NSAIDS
Tsioufis, 201566 Europe, Australia Prospective cohort NCT01438229
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 31
St. Jude Medical Inc.
Ages <18 and >80; office SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; -<1 diuretic; evidence of renal artery stenosis in either renal artery; multiple main renal arteries in either kidney; main renal arteries diameter <4mm; main renal arteries length <20mm; eGFR of < 45mL/min/1.73m; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary cause of hypertension; chronic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Tsioufis, 201567 Not reported Other study design NCT01438229
Not applicable
No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 24 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 46
St. Jude Medical Center
Ages <18 and >80; office SBP <160 mmHg; <3 anti-hypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; evidence of renal artery stenosis; multiple main renal arteries in either kidney; renal artery diameter <4mm; renal artery length <20mm; eGFR <45 mL/min/1,73m; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary causes of hypertension; chronic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
Tsioufis, 201568 Europe, Australia Prospective cohort NCT01438229
Not applicable
No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 30
St. Jude Medical Inc.
Ages <18 and >80; office SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; -<1 diuretic; evidence of renal artery stenosis in either renal artery; multiple renal arteries in either kidney; main renal arteries are <4mm diameter; renal arteries are <20mm in length; eGFR <45mL/min/1.73m; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary cause of hypertension; chronic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
Tsioufis, 201569 Europe, Australia Other study design NCT01438229
Not applicable
No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 24 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 46
St. Jude Medical Inc.
Ages <18 and >80; office SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; evidence of renal artery stenosis in either renal artery; multiple renal arteries in either kidney; renal artery diameter <4mm; renal artery length <20mm; eGFR <45 mL/min/1.73m; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary cause of hypertension; chronic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
van Brussel, 201570 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Yes run-in Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 weeks
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 21
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <40 and >70: Blood pressure 150/100; <3 anti-hypertensive medications; Secondary causes of hypertension; abnormal renal artery anatomy; renal insufficiency (eGFR<45); proteinuria (?1 g/24 h); Pacemaker; Implantable cardiac defibrillator; fibrillation; type 1 diabetes
Verheye, 201571 Europe, New Zealand Before-after study NCT01520506
Not applicable
No adherence during run-in Other adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 50
Manufact. Ages <18 and >85; SBP 160 mmHg; <3antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; unstable antihypertensive regimen 14 days prior to enrollment; renal artery diameter <4mm <7mm; renal artery length <20mm; ESRD; eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73 m^2; type 1 diabetes mellitus; bleeding disorders; myocardial infarction, unstable angina, coronary events or stroke within six months of the treatment; serious renal abnormalities including severe renal artery stenosis; evidence of prior renal stenting; more than one main renal artery
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Verloop, 201472 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 69
Not reported
OSBP <160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR <30 ml/min/1.73 m^2; severe comorbidity; renal artery diameter < 4mm; renal artery length < 20mm; renal artery stenting or stenosis
Verloop, 201573 Not reported Before-after study NCT01465724
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 29
Manufact. Ages <18; SBP 130 mmHg; high fasting glucose <5.6 mmol/L; <1 antidiabetic or 1 antihypertensive drug at baseline
Verloop, 201574 Not reported Before-after study NCT01427049
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean bs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 46
Govt./ non-profit
SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR <30 ml/min/1.73 m^2; secondary causes of hypertension; history of renal artery stenting
Vink, 201475 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
Not applicable
Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 67
Not reported
SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m^2; secondary causes of hypertension; history of renal artery stenting or severe comorbidity
Vink, 201576 Not reported Before-after study NCT01427049
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 46
Manufact. SBP <160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR < 30 ml/min/1.73 m^2; secondary causes of hypertension; history of renal artery stenting; severe comorbidity
Vogel, 201477 Europe Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 63
Not reported
Blood pressure -160 or 150 mmHg in diabetics; <3 antihypertensive medications
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Volz, 201478 Sweden Non-randomized trial No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6.7 months
N screened: 60 N enrolled: 38
Not reported
<3 antihypertensive medications; Secondary form of hypertension; OBP < 140/90 mmHg in the sitting position; ABPM < 135/85 mmHg; hemodynamically significant valve disease; significant renal dysfunction (eGFR < 45 ml/min/1,73m); lack of drug compliance; diabetes type 1; previously being subject to renal artery or abdominal aortic stenting
Whitbourn, 201579 Australia Before-after study NCT01699529
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not applicable N enrolled: 50
Manufact. OSBP < 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73 m; type 1 diabetes; renal artery stenosis of >50%; renal artery aneurysm; prior renal artery intervention; artery length < 22mm
Worthley, 201380 Europe, Australia Before-after study NCT01438229
Yes run-in No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 62 N enrolled: 47
Manufact. Ages <18 and >80; OSBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; evidence of renal stenosis; multiple main renal arteries in either kidney; main renal artery diameter <4mmmain renal artery length <20mm; eGFR < 45 ml/min/1.73m^2; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary cause of hypertension; chronic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
Worthley, 201581 Europe, Australia Other study design NCT01438229
No Adherence during run-in not reported Adherence during the study not reported
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened: 62 N enrolled: 40
St. Jude Medical Inc.
Ages <18 and >80; office SBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; evidence of renal artery stenosis in either renal artery; multiple renal arteries in either kidney; main renal artery diameter <4mm; main renal artery length <20mm; eGFR < 45 mL/min/1.73m; type 1 diabetes; identified secondary cause of hypertension; chronic atrial fibrillation/atrial flutter
Zhang, 201482 China Case-control No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 12 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 81
Govt./ non-profit
Ages <18; OSBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications; <1 diuretic; secondary hypertension; type 1 diabetes; multiple renal arteries with diameter <4mm; renal artery length of <20mm; dual renal artery systems; renal artery stenosis >50% or patients who had received renal artery balloon angioplasty or stenting; eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73m^2
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Table 1. Characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Country Study design Registered protocol
Run-in period
Adherence during the run-in and adherence during the study
Follow-up duration
Number screened/ enrolled
Funding source
Exclusion criteria
Zuern, 201383 Not reported Before-after study No registered protocol
No No adherence during run-in No adherence during the study
Mean obs follow-up: 6 months
N screened not reported N enrolled: 50
Not reported
Ages <18; OSBP 160 mmHg; <3 antihypertensive medications with no changes in medication for a minimum of 2 weeks before enrollment; eGFR <45 ml/min/1.73m^2; secondary cause of hypertension other than sleep apnea or chronic kidney disease
ABPM = ambulatory blood pressure monitor; AF = atrial fibrillation; BP = blood pressure; CHF = congestive heart failure; CT = computed tomography; CV = cardiovascular; eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate; ESRD = End Stage Renal Disease; Govt. = government; hr = hour; HTN = hypertension; m = meters; manufact. = manufacturer; min = minute; mL = milliliters; mm = millimeters; mmHg = millimeter of mercury; mmol/L = millimoles per litre; MRI = magnetic resonance imaging; N = total population; NYHA = New York Heart Association; OBP = office blood pressure; obs = observation; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RDN = renal denervation; RSD = reflex sympathetic dystrophy
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Azizi, 20151 Renal denervation
53 55.2 64.2 Caucasian: 79.2
30.7
Mean eGFR: 88 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17 LVH not reported
Diuretics, %: 100
Azizi, 20151 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
53 55.2 60.4 Caucasian: 77.4
29.7
Mean eGFR: 90 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 26.4 LVH not reported
Diuretics, %: 100
Bhatt, 20142 Renal denervation
364 57.9 59.1 African American: 24.8 Caucasian: 73 Other race: 2.3
34.2
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 47 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1 Diuretics, %: 99.7
Bhatt, 20142 Sham procedure
171 56.2 64.3 African American: 29.2 Caucasian: 69.6 Other race: 1.2
33.9
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 40.9 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.2 Diuretics, %: 100
Bohm, 20153 Renal denervation
998 61 59.9 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.6
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 41.40% LVH, %: 17.10%
Mean # of BP meds: 4.5 Diuretics, %: 80.1
Burchell, 20164 Renal denervation
29 55.4 48 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.2 Mean eGFR: 74 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.2 Diuretics, %: 76
de Sousa Almeida, 20165 Renal denervation
31 65 48.4 Caucasian: 100 31.8 Mean eGFR: 76.4 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 71 LVH, %: 87
Mean # of BP meds: 5.8 Diuretics, %: 87.1
Desch, 20156 Renal denervation
35 64.5 77 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.9
Mean eGFR: 79 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 54 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.4
Desch, 20156 Sham procedure
36 57.4 69 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.2
Mean eGFR: 84 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 36 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.3
Dorr, 20137 Renal denervation
62 67.8 51.6
29.3
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.4
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Dorr, 20158 Renal denervation
150 64.9 71.2 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 35 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.9 Diuretics, %: 97
Dorr, 20159 Renal denervation
100 65.4 57 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 40 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.2 Diuretics, %: 99
Dorr, 201510 Renal denervation
60 67.9 62 Race/ethnicity not reported
28.7
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 42 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.3 Diuretics, %: 93
Eikelis, 201511 Renal denervation
69 69 65 Race/ethnicity not reported
32.2
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6
Ewen, 201412 Renal denervation
50 64.7 77 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.7
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 50 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1 Diuretics, %: 84
Ewen, 201412 Unspecified 10 68.4 80 Race/ethnicity not reported
28.6
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 30 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4 Diuretics, %: 50
Ewen, 201513 Renal denervation
100 62.7 67 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.8
Mean kidney function: 74.5
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 44 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.2 Diuretics, %: 86
Ewen, 201514 Renal denervation
126 66.7 55 Race/ethnicity not reported
29.5
Mean eGFR: 68.5 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 40 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1 Diuretics, %: 92
Ewen, 201515 Renal denervation
30 61.9 60 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.4 Mean eGFR: 59 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 32 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5 Diuretics, %: 92
Ewen, 201516 Renal denervation
84 65 73 Race/ethnicity not reported
31 Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 37 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5 Diuretics, %: 86
Fadl Elmula, 201417 Renal denervation
9 57 78 Race/ethnicity not reported
29
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 22 LVH, %: 56
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1 Diuretics, %: 100
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Fadl Elmula, 201417 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
10 62.7 100 Race/ethnicity not reported
30
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 30 LVH, %: 60
Mean # of BP meds: 5 Diuretics, %: 100
Hameed, 201518 Renal denervation
34 56 58.8 African American: 14.7 Caucasian: 82.4 Other race: 2.9
32.2
Mean serum creatinine: 90
CKD stage 2, %: 64.7 CKD stage 3, %: 26.5 CKD stage 4, %: 8.8
DM, %: 26.5 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.5 Diuretics, %: 91.2
Hamza, 201419 Renal denervation
55 58 69 Race/ethnicity not reported
28.9
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 40 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 3.95 Diuretics, %: 100
Hering, 201520 Renal denervation
65 63 63 Race/ethnicity not reported
31
Mean eGFR: 72 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 37 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.5 Diuretics, %: 72
Hering, 201520 Renal denervation
16 63 75 Race/ethnicity not reported
31
Mean eGFR: 71 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 44 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6 Diuretics, %: 81
Hering, 201520 Renal denervation
10 67 40 Race/ethnicity not reported
31
Mean eGFR: 71 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 10 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.9 Diuretics, %: 70
Honarvar, 201321 Renal denervation
30 52 56.7 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.6
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17.7 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 3.6 Diuretics, %: 63.3
Id, 201522 Renal denervation
101 62.8 60.4 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.6
Mean eGFR: 71.1 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 32.4 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.2 Diuretics, %: 82.4
Kaiser, 201423 Renal denervation
93 68 45 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Mean kidney function: 71
CKD Stage 3, %: 1 CKD Stage 4, %: 3
DM, %: 47 LVH not reported
Diuretics, %: 83
Kario, 201524 Renal denervation
22 59.5 68.2 Race/ethnicity not reported
27
Kidney function not reported
CKD stage 3, %: 4.5
DM, %: 36.4 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.9 Diuretics, %: 100
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Kario, 201524 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
19 56 84.2 Race/ethnicity not reported
28
Kidney function not reported
CKD stage 3, %: 15.8
DM, %: 63.2 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.9 Diuretics, %: 100
Kim, 201525 Renal denervation
93 55.9 72 Race/ethnicity not reported
27.5
Mean eGFR: 88.9 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 46.2 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 3.7 Diuretics, %: 83.9
Kim, 201525 Renal denervation
169 61.8 62.7 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.2
Mean eGFR: 80.9 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 36.3 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7 Diuretics, %: 78.1
Kiuchi, 201426 Renal denervation
27 54.8 40.7 Caucasian: 70.4
31.4
Mean eGFR: 62.2 CKD stage 2, %: 66.7 CKD stage 3, %: 14.8 CKD stage 4, %: 18.5
DM, %: 37 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6 Diuretics, %: 100
Kiuchi, 201527 Renal denervation
30 55 43 Other race: 70 30.8
Mean eGFR: 61.9 CKD stage 2, %: 63 CKD stage 3, %: 20 CKD stage 4, %: 17
DM, %: 37 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6
Kiuchi, 201528 Renal denervation
30 55 43 Caucasian: 30 Other race: 70
30.8 Mean eGFR: 61.9 CKD stage 2, %: 63 CKD stage 3, %: 20 CKd stage 4, %: 17
DM, %: 37 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6 Diuretics, %: 100
Krum, 201429 Renal denervation
150 57.1 62 Caucasian: 95 Other race: 5
BMI not reported
Mean eGFR: 83.4 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 31 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5 Diuretics, %: 92
Kyvelou, 201330 Renal denervation
31 45 Male not reported
African American: 3 Caucasian: 97
BMI not reported
Mean serum creatinine: 91
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Lambert, 201231 Renal denervation
62 61.9 65 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.9
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.8
Lambert, 201231 Un-medicated normotensive subjects
63 62 63 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.8
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 0
Lambert, 201231 Hypertensive patient data
68 65.4 68 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.6
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 1.3
Lambert, 201432 Renal denervation
81 Age not reported
59.3 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Mean eGFR: 80.5 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 100 LVH not reported
Diuretics, %: 100
Lambert, 201533 Renal denervation
76 64 57 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 30 LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Lambert, 201534 Renal denervation
32 Age not reported
53.1 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 28.1 LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Lambert, 201535 Renal denervation
97 64 61 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.1 Mean eGFR: 70 CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5
Lambert, 201536 Renal denervation
106 Age not reported
58.5 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Mean eGFR: 79.6 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 25.5 LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Lenski, 201337 Renal denervation
119 61.8 55 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.3
Mean kidney function: 78.2
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 40.3 LVH, %: 21.8
Mean # of BP meds: 5.7
Lenski, 201338 Renal denervation
36 65 75 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.2
Mean kidney function: 75.2
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 56 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.8
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Lobo, 201539 Renal denervation
129 62 Male not reported
Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function measure: eGFR
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.22
Ott, 201340 Renal denervation
54 63.6 70 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.1
Mean kidney function: 69.5
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 50 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1
Ott, 201441 Renal denervation
59 63 69 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.6
Mean kidney function: 67.2
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 53 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.5
Ott, 201542 Renal denervation
63 Age not reported
71 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 44 LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Ott, 201543 Renal denervation
27 63.4 81 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.2
Mean kidney function: 48.5
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 56 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 6.2
Ott, 201544 Renal denervation
51 59.1 71 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.2
Kidney function measure: eGFR
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 43 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.7
Papademetriou, 201445 Renal denervation
46 60 67 Caucasian: 98
32
Mean eGFR: 87 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 33 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7 Diuretics, %: 98
Persu, 201446 Renal denervation
21 58.9 28.6 Race/ethnicity not reported
27.5
Mean eGFR: 80.9 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 14.3 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.2
Persu, 201446 Renal denervation
22 62 63.6 Race/ethnicity not reported
27.7 Mean eGFR: 66.5 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 13.6 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7
Pokushalov, 201247 Renal denervation pulmonary vein isolation
13 57 85 Race/ethnicity not reported
28
Mean eGFR: 78 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 7.7 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 3.8 Diuretics, %: 100
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Pokushalov, 201247 Pulmonary vein isolation
14 56 71 Race/ethnicity not reported
28 Mean eGFR: 80.2 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 14.2 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 3.6 Diuretics, %: 92
Poss, 201448 Renal denervation
101 61.9 58.3 Race/ethnicity not reported
31 Mean kidney function: 82.7
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 38.8 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.3
Poss, 201549 Renal denervation
137 63 63 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.4
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 39 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.2
Prochnau, 201250 Renal denervation
30 62.4 67 Race/ethnicity not reported
32.4
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 50 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 6
Prochnau, 201351 Renal denervation
43 63 63 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.5
Mean eGFR: 67.3 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 51 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.8
Ripp, 201552 Renal denervation
60 Age not reported
Male not reported
Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Rohla, 201653 Renal denervation
103 63 56 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 23 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.1 Diuretics, %: 86
Rosa, 201554 Renal denervation
52 56 77 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.2 Mean serum creatinine: 87
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 22 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1
Rosa, 201554 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
54 59 63 Race/ethnicity not reported
33.4 Mean serum creatinine: 84
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.4
Scheurig-Muenkler, 201355 Renal denervation
53 59 66 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.5
Mean eGFR: 76.4 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 23 LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Schmid, 201356 Renal denervation
53 Age not reported
77 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Schmid, 201557 Renal denervation
51 61.3 76 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.8 Mean eGFR: 73.5 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 76 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.9
Schneider, 201558 Renal denervation
9 62 78 Caucasian: 89 Other race: 11
31
Mean eGFR: 40.8 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 89 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1 Diuretics, %: 100
Schneider, 201558 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
9 60 89 Caucasian: 89 Other race: 11
33 Mean eGFR: 42 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 33 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.3 Diuretics, %: 89
Schwerg, 201459 Renal denervation
40 63 60 Race/ethnicity not reported
30
Mean kidney function: 96
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 35 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5
Sharp, 201560 Renal denervation
246 56.7 13 Caucasian: 87
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 27 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7
Sharp, 201661 Renal denervation
253 57 47 Caucasian: 88.1 32 Mean eGFR: 69 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 26.5 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5 Diuretics, %: 95
Sievert, 201562 Renal denervation
146 58.6 61 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Mean serum creatinine: 82
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 28.1 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.3
Symplicity, 201063 Renal denervation
52 58 65 Caucasian: 98 31 Mean eGFR: 77 CKD stage 3, %: 21
DM, %: 40 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.2 Diuretics, %: 89
Symplicity, 201063 Unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
54 58 50 Caucasian: 96 31
Mean eGFR: 86 CKD stage 3, %: 11
DM, %: 28 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.3 Diuretics, %: 91
Symplicity, 201164 Renal denervation
153 57 61 Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Mean eGFR: 83 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 31 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Tiroch, 201565 Renal denervation
46 65.3 50 Race/ethnicity not reported
32 eGFR: 69 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 41 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1 Diuretics, %: 100
Tsioufis, 201566 Renal denervation
31 61.1 61.3 Race/ethnicity not reported
32
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 35.5 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.5
Tsioufis, 201566 No-renal denervation
12 58 66.7 Race/ethnicity not reported
33.5
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 25 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.2
Tsioufis, 201567 Renal denervation
46 60 67 Caucasian: 98 32
Mean Kidney Function: 84.7
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 33 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7
Tsioufis, 201568 Renal denervation
18 56 67 Race/ethnicity not reported
33.6
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 33 LVH, %: 100
Mean # of BP meds: 4.5
Tsioufis, 201568 Sham procedure
10 54 60 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.8
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 30 LVH, %: 100
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6
Tsioufis, 201569 Renal denervation
46 60 Male not reported
Race/ethnicity not reported
32
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7
van Brussel, 201570 Renal denervation
21 58.7 71 Caucasian: 76
27.9
Mean kidney function: 73
CKD stage 4, %: 67
DM, %: 0 LVH, %: 29
Mean # of BP meds: 4.7
Verheye, 201571 Renal denervation
50 63 58 Race/ethnicity not reported
32.6
Mean eGFR: 75.8 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 42 LVH, %: 12
Mean # of BP meds: 5.1
Verloop, 201472 Renal denervation
126 59 58 Race/ethnicity not reported
29.1 Mean eGFR: 74 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4
Verloop, 201573 Renal denervation
29 60 59 Race/ethnicity not reported
31.5
Mean kidney function: 85
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 1.2
Verloop, 201574 Renal denervation
54 58 50 Race/ethnicity not reported
29.2 Mean eGFR: 75 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 15 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 6.1
Vink, 201475 Renal denervation
67 59 49 Race/ethnicity not reported
29.1
Mean eGFR: 74 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 18 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4
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Table 2. Population characteristics of studies evaluating renal denervation devices (continued) Author, year Intervention Total
N Mean age
Male, % Race, % Mean BMI Mean eGFR/serum creatinine
CKD stages DM, % and LVH, %
Mean # of medications and diuretics, %
Vink, 201576 Renal denervation
46 57 50 Race/ethnicity not reported
29.1
Mean kidney function: 76
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 17 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4
Vogel, 201477 Renal denervation
63 64 56 Race/ethnicity not reported
30
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 37 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.6
Volz, 201478 Renal denervation
22 61 46 Race/ethnicity not reported
30
Mean eGFR: 98 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 23 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4
Volz, 201478 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
22 63 68 Race/ethnicity not reported
29
Mean eGFR: 95 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 27 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4
Whitbourn, 201579 Renal denervation
50 63 64 Caucasian: 90 31.1
Mean eGFR: 85.1 CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 46 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.5
Worthley, 201380 Renal denervation
46 59.9 67.3 Race/ethnicity not reported
32.4
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 32.6 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.1
Worthley, 201581 Renal denervation
40 Age not reported
Male not reported
Race/ethnicity not reported
BMI not reported
Kidney function not reported
CKD stages not reported
Diabetes status not reported LVH not reported
Medication use not reported
Zhang, 201482 Renal denervation
39 58.6 62 Race/ethnicity not reported
29.9
Mean serum creatinine: 89.6
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 18 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.3
Zhang, 201482 Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
38 62.9 53 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.1
Mean serum creatinine: 92.6
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 16 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 4.9
Zuern, 201383 Renal denervation
50 60.3 56 Race/ethnicity not reported
30.7
Mean serum creatinine: 0.9
CKD stages not reported
DM, %: 36 LVH not reported
Mean # of BP meds: 5.4
BMI = body mass index; BP = blood pressure; CKD = chronic kidney disease; DM = diabetes mellitus; eGFR = estimated glomerular filtration rate; LVH = left ventricular hypertrophy; N = total population
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Azizi, 20151 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Interventionalist Not reported Not reported 13.2%
Azizi, 20151 RCT
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable Yes Not reported
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified
Not reported Yes 0%
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Sham procedure Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Bohm, 20153 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified
Not reported Not reported Not reported
Burchell, 20164 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes 0%
de Sousa Almeida, 20165 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity, St. Jude Medical EnligHTN, Covidien OneShot System
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Desch, 20156 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 8.6%
Desch, 20156 RCT
Sham procedure
Not specified Not reported Not reported 2.9%
Dorr, 20137 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Unspecified
Not specified
Not reported Not reported Not reported
Dorr, 20158 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Yes, prior experience Yes Not reported
Dorr, 20159 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Yes, prior experience Yes Not reported
Dorr, 201510 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Eikelis, 201511 Non-randomized trial
Renal denervation
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Yes Not reported
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Ewen, 201412 Prospective cohort
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes Not reported
Ewen, 201412 Prospective cohort
Unspecified Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Ewen, 201513 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Yes, prior experience Yes Not reported
Ewen, 201514 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Yes, prior experience Yes Not reported
Ewen, 201515 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Yes, prior experience Yes 0%
Ewen, 201516 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Interventional radiologist
Yes, prior experience No 10%
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Hameed, 201518 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Interventional cardiologist Interventional radiologist
Not reported Yes Not applicable
Hamza, 201419 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Hering, 201520 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes Not applicable
Hering, 201520 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes Not applicable
Hering, 201520 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes Not applicable
Honarvar, 201321 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Steerable catheter with radiofrequency energy electrode tip
Interventional fellow
Not reported Yes Not applicable
Id, 201522 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes Not applicable
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Kaiser, 201423 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Kario, 201524 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Kario, 201524 RCT
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Kim, 201525 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Kim, 201525 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Kiuchi, 201426 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Yes Not applicable
Kiuchi, 201527 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Kiuchi, 201528 Before-after study
Renal denervation
AlCath Flux eXtra Gold Full Circle 2708
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Krum, 201429 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Yes Not reported
Kyvelou, 201330 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Lambert, 201231 Prospective cohort
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Lambert, 201231 Prospective cohort
Un-medicated normotensive subjects
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Lambert, 201231 Prospective cohort
hypertensive patient data
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Lambert, 201432 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Lambert, 201533 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Lambert, 201534 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Lambert, 201535 Retrospective cohort
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Lambert, 201536 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Lenski, 201337 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Lenski, 201338 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Lobo, 201539 Before-after study
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Ott, 201340 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Ott, 201441 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Ott, 201542 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Ott, 201543 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Ott, 201544 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Papademetriou, 201445 Before-after study
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Persu, 201446 Retrospective cohort
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No Not applicable
Persu, 201446 Retrospective cohort
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No Not applicable
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
Renal denervation pulmonary vein isolation
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Yes 0%
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
Pulmonary vein isolation
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable 0%
Poss, 201448 Prospective cohort
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Poss, 201549 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Interventionalist Not reported Not reported Not reported
Prochnau, 201250 Before-after study
Renal denervation
7-French Marinr Medtronic
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Prochnau, 201351 Before-after study
Renal denervation
7-French Marinr Medtronic
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Ripp, 201552 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Rohla, 201653 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Interventional cardiologist Electrophysiologists
Yes, prior experience Yes Not reported
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Scheurig-Muenkler, 201355 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Boston Scientific Natick
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Schmid, 201356 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported Not reported
Schmid, 201557 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 1.9%
Schneider, 201558 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Flex
Not specified Not reported Yes Not reported
Schneider, 201558 RCT
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Schwerg, 201459 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Sharp, 201560 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Unspecified Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Sharp, 201661 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex; Medtronic Spyra; Boston Scientific Vessix V2 Renal Denervation System
Not specified Yes, prior experience Yes 0%
Sievert, 201562 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Boston Scientific Vessix V2 Renal Denervation System
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified
Not reported Yes
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable Not applicable Not reported
Symplicity, 201164 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Ardian Symplicity
Not specified
Not reported Yes 0%
Tiroch, 201565 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified Yes, prior experience Not reported Not reported
Tsioufis, 201566 Prospective cohort
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Tsioufis, 201566 Prospective cohort
No-renal denervation
Not applicable Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Tsioufis, 201567 Prospective cohort, 1 study group
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Tsioufis, 201568 Prospective cohort
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Tsioufis, 201568 Prospective cohort
Sham procedure Not applicable Not specified Not reported Not reported Not applicable
Tsioufis, 201569 Retrospective, 1 study group
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
van Brussel, 201570 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Interventional radiologist
Yes, prior experience No Not applicable
Verheye, 201571 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Covidien OneShot System
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Verloop, 201472 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex, Medtronic St. Jude Medical EnligHTN Covidien OneShot System
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Verloop, 201573 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex, Medtronic
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Verloop, 201574 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex, Medtronic St. Jude Medical EnligHTN Covidien OneShot System
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Vink, 201475 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
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Table 3. Intervention characteristics (continued) Author, year Type of
intervention Manufacturer/device
Performed procedure
Training Medication up titration in RDN arm
Did not receive assigned treatment, %
Vink, 201576 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex, Medtronic St. Jude Medical EnligHTN Covidien OneShot System
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Vogel, 201477 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified
Not reported Yes Not reported
Volz, 201478 Non-randomized trial
Renal denervation
Medtronic Simplicity
Not specified
Not reported Not reported Not reported
Volz, 201478 Non-randomized trial
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable
Not specified
Not reported Not reported Not reported
Whitbourn, 201579 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Medtronic Spyra
Not specified Not reported No 0%
Worthley, 201380 Before-after study
Renal denervation
St. Jude Medical EnligHTN
Not specified
Not reported Not reported 0%
Worthley, 201581 retrospective cohort, 1 group
Renal denervation
EnligHTN multielectrode radiofrequency ablation catheter
Not specified
Not reported Not reported Not reported
Zhang, 201482 Case-control
Renal denervation
IBI, St. Jude Medical
Not specified Not reported Not reported 0%
Zhang, 201482 Case-control
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Zuern, 201383 Before-after study
Renal denervation
Symplicity Flex, Medtronic/Ardian
Not specified
Not reported No 0%
RDN = renal denervation
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Table 4. Results of controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes Author, year Study design
Outcome Mean follow-up RDN, n Control, N Mean change from baseline in RDN group
Mean change from baseline in control group
Mean between group difference
Azizi, 20151 RCT
Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 48
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 53
-13.9 (-18 to -9.8) -7.6 (-11.4 to -3.7)
-6.3 (-11.9 to -0.7) P=0.0296
Azizi, 20151 RCT
Change in meds 6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 53
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 53
NR NR NR
Azizi, 20151 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 48
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 53
-15.1 (-20.6 to -9.5)
-9.5 (-14.7 to -4.2)
-5.6 (-13.2 to 2) P=0.1491
Azizi, 20151 RCT
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 48
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 53
-15.8 (-19.7 to -11.9)
-9.9 (-13.6 to -6.2)
-5.9 (-11.3 to -0.5) P=0.0329
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 361
Sham procedure, 168
-7.2 (-8.9 to -5.5) P=<0.001
-6.1 (-8.9 to -3.3) P=<0.001
-1.1 (-4.4 to 2.2) P=0.52
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 362
Sham procedure, 168
-5.6 (-7.6 to -3.7) P=<0.001
-2.4 (-5.2 to 0.5) P=0.1
-3.3 (-6.8 to 0.2) P=0.06
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Change in meds 6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 364
Sham procedure, 171
-0.1 (-0.1 to -0.1) 0 (0 to 0) -0.1 (-0.5 to 0.3)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 364
Sham procedure, 171
-14.13 (-16.6 to -11.6)
-11.74 (-18 to -10.2)
-2.39 (-7 to 2.2) P=0.26
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
12 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 319
Sham procedure, 48
-18.9 (-21.7 to -16.1)
-21.4 (-24.5 to -13.3)
2.5 (-3.8 to 8.8)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity),
Sham procedure, NR NR NR
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 360
Sham procedure, 167
-6.75 (-8.4 to -5.1)
-4.79 (-9.4 to -4.1)
-1.96 (-5.1 to 1.2) P=0.98
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
12 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 247
Sham procedure, 20
-7.6 (-7.9 to -7.3) -6.1 (-13.9 to -1.3)
-1.5 (-7.8 to 4.8)
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Table 4. Results of controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Study design
Outcome Mean follow-up RDN, n Control, N Mean change from baseline in RDN group
Mean change from baseline in control group
Mean between group difference
Desch, 20156 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity),
Sham procedure, -8.3 (-11.7 to -5) -3.5 (-6.8 to -0.2) -4.8 (-9.5 to -0.1)
Desch, 20156 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity),
Sham procedure, -7 (-10.8 to -3.2) -3.5 (-6.7 to -0.2) -3.5 (-8.5 to 1.5)
Desch, 20156 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity),
Sham procedure, -9.5 (-13.1 to -5.9)
-13.1 (-6.1 to -0.3)
3.6 (-1 to 8.2)
Desch, 20156 RCT
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity),
Sham procedure, -9.9 (-13.4 to -6.5)
-3.7 (-7.1 to -0.2) -6.2 (-11.1 to -1.3)
Ewen, 201412 Prospective cohort
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 50
unspecified, 10 -26 (-27.4 to -24.6) P=<0.001
-2 (-6.8 to 2.8) P=0.75
-24
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 9
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 10
-10 (-17.8 to -2.2) P=<0.05
-19 (-17.4 to -2.6) P=<0.0005
-9 (-19.8 to 1.8) P=NS
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 9
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 10
-8 (-17.8 to 1.8) P=0.12
-28 (-16.1 to 0.1) P=<0.0005
-20 (-32.7 to -7.3) P=0.008
Kario, 201524 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 22
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 19
-16.6 (-24.3 to -8.9) P=<0.001
-7.9 (-26 to -7.2) P=0.117
-8.6 (-20.8 to 3.6) P=0.169
Kario, 201524 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 22
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 19
-7.5 (-12.5 to -2.5) P=0.008
-1.4 (-12.1 to -2.9) P=0.563
-6.2 (-13 to 0.6) P=0.087
Lambert, 201231 Prospective cohort
Office systolic blood pressure
3 RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 62
Unmedicated normotensive subjects, 63
NR NR -16 (-16.7 to -15.3) P=0.01
Lambert, 201231 Prospective cohort
Office systolic blood pressure
3 RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 62
hypertensive patient data, 68
NR NR -16 (-16.7 to -15.3) P=0.01
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Table 4. Results of controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Study design
Outcome Mean follow-up RDN, n Control, N Mean change from baseline in RDN group
Mean change from baseline in control group
Mean between group difference
Lambert, 201231 Prospective cohort
Office systolic blood pressure
3 RDN (Unspecified), 63
hypertensive patient data, 68
NR NR NR
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
Change in meds 1 year RDN (Unspecified), 13
pulmonary vein isolation, 14
-0.5 (-0.6 to -0.4) 0.2 (0.1 to 0.3) -0.7 (-1.4 to 0)
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Unspecified), 13
pulmonary vein isolation, 14
-28 (-30.7 to -25.3)
-5 (-29.3 to -26.7) -23 (-26 to -20)
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
1 year RDN (Unspecified), 13
pulmonary vein isolation, 14
-25 (-27.7 to -22.3)
-5 (-27.6 to -22.4) -20 (-23.8 to -16.2) P=<0.001
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 52
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 54
-9 (-13.2 to -4.7) P=<0.001
-8.2 (-12.4 to -4) P=<0.001
-0.8 (-6.8 to 5.2) P=0.79
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 52
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 54
-8.1 (-12.7 to -3.6) P=<0.001
-7.6 (-12.1 to -3.1) P=0.001
-0.5 (-6.9 to 5.9) P=0.87
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Change in meds 6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 52
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 54
-0.02 (-0.2 to 0.1) P=0.81
0.3 (0.2 to 0.5) P=<0.001
-0.3 (-0.6 to -0.1) P=<0.01
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 52
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 54
-12.4 (-17 to -7.8) P=<0.001
-14.3 (-19.7 to -8.9) P=<0.001
1.9 (-5.2 to 9) P=0.6
Rosa, 201554 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 52
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 54
-9 (-11.8 to -5.3) P=<0.001
-8.1 (-12.7 to -3.4) P=0.001
-0.5 (-6.2 to 5.2) P=0.87
Rosa, 201554 Office systolic blood pressure
12 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 51
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 50
NR (-18.9 to -7.9 ) P = <0.001
-11.3 (-17.1 to -5.5) P = <0.001
-2.1 (-10.1 to 5.9) P = 0.61
Rosa, 201554 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
12 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 51
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 50
NR (-10.1 to -2.7) P = 0.001
-8.2 (-13.3 to -3.3) P = 0.002
1.9 (-4.3 to 8.1) P = 0.54
Rosa, 201554 Change in meds 12 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 51
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 50
0.1 (-0.06 to 0.3) P = 0.2
0.2 (-0.2 to 0.6) P = 0.33
-0.1 (-0.5 to 2) P = 0.69
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Table 4. Results of controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Study design
Outcome Mean follow-up RDN, n Control, N Mean change from baseline in RDN group
Mean change from baseline in control group
Mean between group difference
Schneider, 201558 RCT
Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Flex),
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs,
-10.38 (-18.7 to -2) P=0.06
1.97 (-18.4 to -2.4) P=0.64
-12.35 (-23.9 to -0.8) P=0.18
Schneider, 201558 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Flex), 9
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 9
-23 (-32.5 to -13.5) P=0.003
1 (-31.5 to -14.5) P=0.77
-24 (-36.7 to -11.3) P=<0.001
Schneider, 201558 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Flex), 9
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs, 9
-2.88 (-10.1 to 4.4) P=0.49
-5 (-10.1 to 4.4) P=0.21
2.1 (-8.2 to 12.4)
Schneider, 201558 RCT
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Flex),
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs,
1.5 (-7.3 to 10.3) P=0.76
-5.18 (-6.7 to 9.7) P=0.25
6.68 (-5.3 to 18.7)
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 49
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months, 51
-32 (-38.4 to -25.6) P=<0.001
1 (-37.8 to -26.2) P=0.77
-33 (-41.6 to -24.4) P=<0.001
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Change in meds 36 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 40
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months,
-0.5 (-0.6 to -0.4) P=0.02
NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
12 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 49
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months,
-28.1 (-35.4 to -20.7) P=<0.001
NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Office systolic blood pressure
36 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity), 52
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months,
-33 (-40 to -25) P=<0.001
NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 months RDN (Medtronic Simplicity),
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months,
-11 (-17.6 to -4.4) P=0.006
-3 (-18.4 to -3.6) P=0.51
-8 (-17.9 to 1.9)
Tsioufis, 201566 Prospective cohort
Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 RDN (St. Jude Medical EnligHTN), 31
no-renal denervation, 12
-9.9 (-11.4 to -8.4)
0.7 (-1 to 2.4) -10.6 (-20.7 to -0.5)
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Table 4. Results of controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Study design
Outcome Mean follow-up RDN, n Control, N Mean change from baseline in RDN group
Mean change from baseline in control group
Mean between group difference
Tsioufis, 201566 Prospective cohort
Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 RDN (St. Jude Medical EnligHTN), 31
no-renal denervation, 12
-10.5 (-12.1 to -8.9)
-2.2 (-4.3 to -0.1) -8.3 (-19.6 to 3)
Tsioufis, 201566 Prospective cohort
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 RDN (St. Jude Medical EnligHTN), 31
no-renal denervation, 12
-10.2 (-11.5 to -8.9)
-0.6 (-2.2 to 1) -9.6 (-18.9 to -0.3)
Tsioufis, 201568 Prospective cohort
Office systolic blood pressure
6 RDN (St. Jude Medical EnligHTN), 18
Sham procedure, 10
-42 (-45.1 to -38.9)
0 (-3 to 3) -42 (-58.4 to -25.6)
Tsioufis, 201568 Prospective cohort
Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
6 RDN (St. Jude Medical EnligHTN), 18
Sham procedure, 10
-20 (-22.7 to -17.3)
0 (-2.8 to 2.8) -20 (-34.6 to -5.4)
n = sample size; N = total population; NR = not reported; NS = not specified; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RDN = renal denervation
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Table 5. Results of controlled studies evaluating clinical outcomes Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months Stroke (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 46 (2.2) 0 / 53 (0) 2.2 (-2 to 6.4)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months Myocardial infarction (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 46 (2.2) 1 / 53 (1.9) 0.3 (-5.3 to 5.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months Mortality (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 2 / 352 (0.6) 1 / 171 (0.6) 0 (-1.4 to 1.4)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months Stroke (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 4 / 352 (1.1) 2 / 171 (1.2) -0.1 (-2.1 to 1.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization for new-onset heart failure)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 9 / 352 (2.6) 3 / 171 (1.8) 0.8 (-1.8 to 3.4)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization for atrial fibrillation)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 5 / 352 (1.4) 1 / 171 (0.6) 0.8 (-0.9 to 2.5)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months Mortality (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 6 / 355 (1.8) 2 / 69 (3.6) -1.8 (-6.4 to 2.8)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months Myocardial infarction (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 6 / 352 (1.7) 3 / 171 (1.8) -0.1 (-2.5 to 2.3)
Desch, 20156 RCT
6 months Mortality (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 0 / 32 (0) 0 / 35 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
6 months Myocardial infarction (myocardial infarction)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 9 (11.1) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months Stroke (ischemic stroke)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months Mortality (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
0 / 52 (0) 0 / 54 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months Myocardial infarction (MI without ST elevations)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
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Table 5. Results of controlled studies evaluating clinical outcomes (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Mortality (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
0 / 52 (0) 0 / 54 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Myocardial infarction (MI without ST elevations)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Stroke (Ischemic stroke)
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization for hypertensive emergency)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
3 / 52 (5.8) 2 / 54 (3.7) 2.1 (-6 to 10.2)
Symplicity, 201063 RC
6 months Hospitalization (hospital admission for nausea and edema)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization with hypertension crisis after abrupt stopping of clonidine)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization due to transient ischemic attack)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) 2 / 54 (3.7) -1.8 (-8.1 to 4.5)
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization for hypotensive episode)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization for coronary stent for angina)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) 1 / 54 (1.9) 0 (-5.2 to 5.2)
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Table 5. Results of controlled studies evaluating clinical outcomes (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization because of a hypotensive episode)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
NR 1 / 35 (2.9) NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months Hospitalization (hospitalization for hypertensive event)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
NR 2 / 35 (5.7) NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
from 12 to 36 months
Hospitalization (hospitalization due to hypertensive events)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
5 / 69 (7.2) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
between 12 and 36 months
Hospitalization (hospitalization with atrial fibrillation)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
2 / 69 (2.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
between 12 and 36 months
Mortality (Not specified)
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
3 / 69 (4.3) NR NR
MI = myocardial infarction; n = sample size; N = total population; NR = not reported; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RDN = renal denervation; ST = segment
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Table 6. Results of controlled studies evaluating adverse events Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months hypertension crisis Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
3 / 46 (6.5) 3 / 53 (5.7) 0.8 (-8.7 to 10.3)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months syncope Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
0 / 46 (0) 1 / 53 (1.9) -1.9 (-5.6 to 1.8)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months lumbar pain Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
2 / 46 (4.3) 0 / 53 (0) 4.3 (-1.6 to 10.2)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months hypokalemia Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 46 (2.2) 0 / 53 (0) 2.2 (-2 to 6.4)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months hyperkalemia Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 46 (2.2) 0 / 53 (0) 2.2 (-2 to 6.4)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months pancreatitis Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 46 (2.2) 0 / 53 (0) 2.2 (-2 to 6.4)
Azizi, 20151 RCT
6 months groin hematoma Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 46 (2.2) 0 / 53 (0) 2.2 (-2 to 6.4)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months new-onset end-stage renal disease
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 0 / 352 (0) 0 / 171 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months increase in serum creatinine >50% from baseline
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 5 / 352 (1.4) 1 / 171 (0.6) 0.8 (-0.9 to 2.5)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months embolic event resulting in end-organ damage
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 1 / 352 (0.3) 0 / 171 (0) 0.3 (-0.3 to 0.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months renal-artery intervention
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 0 / 352 (0) 0 / 171 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months vascular complication requiring treatment
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 1 / 352 (0.3) 0 / 171 (0) 0.3 (-0.3 to 0.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months hypertensive crisis or emergency
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 9 / 352 (2.6) 9 / 171 (5.3) -2.7 (-6.4 to 1)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
6 months new renal-artery stenosis of >70%
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 1 / 332 (0.3) 0 / 165 (0) 0.3 (-0.3 to 0.9)
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Table 6. Results of controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months new-onset end-stage renal disease
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 1 / 355 (0.3) 0 / 70 (0) 0.3 (-0.3 to 0.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months significant embolic event resulting in end-organ damage
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 1 / 355 (0.3) 0 / 69 (0) 0.3 (-0.3 to 0.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months vascular complication
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 1 / 355 (0.3) 0 / 69 (0) 0.3 (-0.3 to 0.9)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months renal artery re-intervention
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 2 / 355 (0.6) 0 / 69 (0) 0.6 (-0.2 to 1.4)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months hypertensive crisis/emergency
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure 17 / 355 (4.8) 4 / 69 (5.5) -0.7 (-6.5 to 5.1)
Bhatt, 20142 RCT
12 months new renal artery stenosis > 70%
Medtronic Simplicity
Sham procedure NR 0 / 69 (0) NR
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
6 months mild-to-moderate hematomas at the femoral access site
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
4 / 9 (44.4) NR NR
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
6 months bradycardia Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 9 (11.1) NR NR
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
6 months symptomatic hypotension
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 9 (11.1) 4 / 10 (40) -28.9 (-65.5 to 7.7)
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
6 months sexual dysfunction Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 2 / 10 (20) NR
Fadl Elmula, 201417 RCT
6 months detectable change in renal function
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
0 / 9 (0) 0 / 10 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Kario, 201524 RCT
6 months major adverse event
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
0 / 22 (0) 0 / 19 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Kario, 201524 RCT
6 months 50% increase in serum creatinine
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 22 (4.5) 0 / 19 (0) 4.5 (-4.2 to 13.2)
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
1 yr procedure-related complications
Unspecified pulmonary vein isolation
0 / 13 (0) 0 / 14 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
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Table 6. Results of controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Pokushalov, 201247 RCT
6 months renal artery stenosis
Unspecified pulmonary vein isolation
0 / 13 (0) 0 / 14 (0) 0 (0 to 0)
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months unstable angina Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 1 / 54 (1.9) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months spasms after application of radiofrequency energy
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
4 / 52 (8) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months dissection of renal artery
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months Post-punctual pseudo aneurysm
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months arterio-venous fistula
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months laryngospasm after analgosedation
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months asymptomatic bradycardia after procedure
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
2 / 52 (4) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months phlebitis associated with peripheral line
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months hyperkalemia Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 6 / 54 (11) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months worsening of renal function
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 1 / 54 (2) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months antiandrogen effect of spironolactone
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 7 / 54 (13) NR
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Table 6. Results of controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months refusal to continue treatment with spironolactone because of symptomatic blood pressure reduction
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 5 / 54 (9) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
6 months refusal to start spironolactone treatment
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 2 / 54 (4) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Refusal to start spironolactone treatment
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 2 / 52 (4) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Refusal to continue treatment with spironolactone because of symptomatic blood pressure reduction
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 5 / 54 (10) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Antiandrogen effect of spironolactone
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 7 / 54 (14) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Worsening of renal function
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 1 / 54 (2) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Hyperkalemia Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 6 / 54 (12) NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Phlebitis associated with peripheral line
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Asymptomatic bradycardia after procedure
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
2 / 52 (4) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Laryngospasm Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Arterio-venous fistula
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
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Table 6. Results of controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Postpunctual pseudoaneurysm
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
2 / 52 (4) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Dissection of renal artery
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
1 / 52 (2) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Spasms after application of radiofrequency energy
Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
4 / 52 (8) NR NR
Rosa, 201554 RCT
12 months Unstable agina Medtronic Simplicity
Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
NR 1 / 54 (1.9) NR
Schneider, 201558 RCT
6 months Pseudo aneurysm at the femoral vascular access site
Medtronic Flex Continuation of anti-hypertensive drugs
2 / 9 (22.2) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months serious complications related to device or procedure
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
0 / 52 (0) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months femoral artery pseudo aneurysm
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months post-procedural drop in blood pressure resulting in a reduction in antihypertensive drugs
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months urinary tract infection
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
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Table 6. Results of controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition
RDN Control group n/N (%) in RDN group
n/N (%) in control group
Absolute risk difference
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months extended hospital admission for assessment of paraesthesias
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months back pain Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 52 (1.9) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months bradycardia Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
7 / 52 (13) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months progression of atherosclerotic lesion
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 43 (2.3) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
6 months renal artery dissection
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
NR 1 / 35 (2.9) NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
between 12 and 36 months
acute renal failure Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 69 (1.4) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
between 12 and 36 months
acute renal failure Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
1 / 69 (1.4) NR NR
Symplicity, 201063 RCT
between 12 and 36 months
renal vascular events
Medtronic Simplicity
unspecified, but allowed to crossover to RDN after 6 months
0 / 69 (0) NR NR
n = sample size; N = total population; NR = not reported; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RDN = renal denervation
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Bohm, 20153 Office systolic blood pressure 998 6 months -11.6 Bohm, 20153 Office systolic blood pressure 740 1 year -13 Bohm, 20153 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 998 6 months -6.6
Bohm, 20153 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
390 1 year -8.3
Bohm, 20153 Change in meds 998 6 months -0.1 Burchell, 20164 Office systolic blood pressure 29 6 months -13 Burchell, 20164 Office systolic blood pressure 21 1 year -22.4 Burchell, 20164 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 13 6 months -12
Burchell, 20164 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
13 6 months -14
Burchell, 20164 Nighttime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
12 6 months -9
de Sousa Almeida, 20165 Office systolic blood pressure 31 1 year -27 de Sousa Almeida, 20165 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 31 1 year -18
de Sousa Almeida, 20165 Change in meds 31 1 year -0.8 Dorr, 20137 Office systolic blood pressure 62 3 months -26 Dorr, 20137 Office systolic blood pressure 47 3 years -23.4 Dorr, 20158 Office systolic blood pressure 150 6 months -23 Dorr, 20158 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 150 6 months -9.5
Dorr, 20159 Office systolic blood pressure 100 6 months -24.3 Dorr, 20159 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 100 6 months -11.4
Dorr, 201510 Office systolic blood pressure 60 6 months -26.4 Dorr, 201510 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 60 6 months -14.1
Dorr, 20137 Change in meds 62 3 years -1.3 Eikelis, 201511 Office systolic blood pressure 69 6 months -14.8 Eikelis, 201511 Office systolic blood pressure 69 1 year -21.3 Ewen, 201412 Office systolic blood pressure 45 6 months -26 Ewen, 201412 Office systolic blood pressure 10 6 months -2 Ewen, 201513 Office systolic blood pressure 100 6 months -15 Ewen, 201513 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 84 6 months -8
Ewen, 201513 Change in meds 100 6 months -0.2 Ewen, 201514 Office systolic blood pressure 63 6 months -27
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Ewen, 201514 Office systolic blood pressure 63 12 months -30 Ewen, 201514 Office systolic blood pressure 63 12 months -17 Ewen, 201514 Office systolic blood pressure 63 6 months -18 Ewen, 201514 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 63 6 months -8
Ewen, 201514 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
63 NR 7
Ewen, 201514 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
63 NR -13
Ewen, 201514 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
63 NR -15
Ewen, 201514 Change in meds 63 6 months -0.1 Ewen, 201514 Change in meds 63 6 months -0.1 Ewen, 201514 Change in meds 63 12 months -0.1 Ewen, 201514 Change in meds 63 12 months 0 Ewen, 201515 Office systolic blood pressure 30 6 months -19 Ewen, 201515 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 30 6 months -10
Ewen, 201516 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
84 6 months -19
Ewen, 201516 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
84 6 months -15
Ewen, 201516 Nighttime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
84 6 months -11
Hameed, 201518 Office systolic blood pressure 34 6 months -15.1 Hameed, 201518 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 34 6 months -5.4
Hameed, 201518 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
34 6 months -1.7
Hamza, 201419 Office systolic blood pressure 55 6 months -24 Hamza, 201419 Change in meds 55 6 months -0.28 Hering, 201520 Office systolic blood pressure 65 6 months -12 Hering, 201520 Office systolic blood pressure 16 6 months -2 Hering, 201520 Office systolic blood pressure 10 6 months -19 Hering, 201520 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 65 6 months -6
Hering, 201520 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
16 6 months -4
Hering, 201520 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
10 6 months -11
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Hering, 201520 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 65 6 months -7
Hering, 201520 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
16 6 months -5
Hering, 201520 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
10 6 months -10
Hering, 201520 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
65 6 months -5
Hering, 201520 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
16 6 months -3
Hering, 201520 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
10 6 months -14
Honarvar, 201321 Office systolic blood pressure 30 6 months -14.4 Honarvar, 201321 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 23 6 months -17.3
Id, 201522 Office systolic blood pressure 101 6 months -14.7 Id, 201522 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 71 6 months -6.8
Id, 201522 Change in meds 101 6 months 0.1 Kaiser, 201423 Office systolic blood pressure 53 6 months -46 Kaiser, 201423 Office systolic blood pressure 16 6 months -33 Kaiser, 201423 Office systolic blood pressure 24 6 months -1 Kaiser, 201423 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 15 6 months -20
Kaiser, 201423 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
14 6 months -12
Kaiser, 201423 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
9 6 months 20
Kim, 201525 Office systolic blood pressure 93 12 months -27.2 Kim, 201525 Office systolic blood pressure 93 6 months -19.4 Kim, 201525 Office systolic blood pressure 169 12 months -20.1 Kim, 201525 Office systolic blood pressure 169 6 months -20.9 Kim, 201525 Change in meds 93 6 months -0.1 Kim, 201525 Change in meds 93 12 months -0.1 Kim, 201525 Change in meds 163 6 months 0 Kim, 201525 Change in meds 169 12 months 0 Kiuchi, 201426 Office systolic blood pressure 27 6 months -52.6 Kiuchi, 201426 Office systolic blood pressure 22 12 months -58.2 Kiuchi, 201527 Office systolic blood pressure 30 6 months -53 Kiuchi, 201527 Office systolic blood pressure 30 12 months -54
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Kiuchi, 201528 Office systolic blood pressure 27 24 months -54 Kiuchi, 201528 Office systolic blood pressure 27 6 months -48 Kiuchi, 201528 Office systolic blood pressure 30 1 year -53 Kiuchi, 201528 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 27 24 months -20
Kiuchi, 201528 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
30 6 months -18
Kiuchi, 201528 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
30 1 year -19
Kiuchi, 201528 Change in meds 27 24 months -1.4 Krum, 201429 Office systolic blood pressure 144 6 months -22 Krum, 201429 Office systolic blood pressure 132 12 months -26.5 Krum, 201429 Office systolic blood pressure 88 36 months -32 Krum, 201429 Change in meds 150 6 months 0.1 Krum, 201429 Change in meds 150 36 months 0.2 Kyvelou, 201330 Office systolic blood pressure 24 6 months -6 Kyvelou, 201330 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 24 6 months -4
Kyvelou, 201330 Change in meds 24 6 months NR Lambert, 201231 Office systolic blood pressure 62 3 NR Lambert, 201231 Office systolic blood pressure 63 3 NR Lambert, 201231 Office systolic blood pressure 68 3 NR Lambert, 201432 Office systolic blood pressure 81 6 -8.4 Lambert, 201432 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 81 6 -4.4
Lambert, 201432 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
81 6 -4.9
Lambert, 201432 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
81 6 -5.2
Lambert, 201533 Office systolic blood pressure 76 6 -15 Lambert, 201533 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 76 6 months -5
Lambert, 201534 Office systolic blood pressure 32 24 months -1.3 Lambert, 201534 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 32 24 months -5.8
Lambert, 201534 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
32 24 months -7
Lambert, 201534 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
32 24 months -1.8
Lambert, 201535 Office systolic blood pressure 97 NR NR
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Lambert, 201535 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 86 NR NR
Lambert, 201535 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
86 NR NR
Lambert, 201536 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
106 6 -5.3
Lenski, 201337 Office systolic blood pressure 119 6 -20 Lenski, 201338 Office systolic blood pressure 36 3 -17 Lenski, 201338 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 36 3 -11
Lobo, 201539 Office systolic blood pressure 64 12 months -17.2 Lobo, 201539 Office systolic blood pressure 103 6 months -18.2 Lobo, 201539 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 64 12 months -7.6
Lobo, 201539 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
103 6 months -7.9
Ott, 201340 Office systolic blood pressure 54 6 -13 Ott, 201340 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 54 6 -14
Ott, 201340 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
54 6 -14
Ott, 201340 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
54 6 -13
Ott, 201441 Office systolic blood pressure 59 6 -18 Ott, 201441 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 59 6 -11
Ott, 201542 Office systolic blood pressure 33 6 -23 Ott, 201542 Office systolic blood pressure 30 6 -12 Ott, 201542 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 33 6 -11
Ott, 201542 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
33 6 -3
Ott, 201543 Office systolic blood pressure 27 NR -20 Ott, 201543 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 27 NR -8
Ott, 201544 Office systolic blood pressure 51 NR -19 Ott, 201544 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 51 NR -12
Papademetriou, 201445 Office systolic blood pressure 45 NR -27
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Papademetriou, 201445 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 35 NR -7
Persu, 201446 Office systolic blood pressure 21 6 -52 Persu, 201446 Office systolic blood pressure 22 6 12 Persu, 201446 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 21 6 -31
Persu, 201446 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
22 6 14
Poss, 201448 Office systolic blood pressure 85 6 -34.2 Poss, 201448 Office systolic blood pressure 16 6 1.9 Poss, 201549 Office systolic blood pressure 137 6 -18 Poss, 201549 Change in meds 137 6 0 Prochnau, 201250 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 30 6 weeks -15
Prochnau, 201351 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
43 6 -17
Ripp, 201552 Office systolic blood pressure 60 6 months -26.94 Rohla, 201653 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 103 6 months -3.7
Rohla, 201653 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
79 1 year -8
Rohla, 201653 Change in meds 103 1 year 0 Schmid, 201356 Office systolic blood pressure 32 6 months -18 Schmid, 201356 Office systolic blood pressure 21 6 months -17 Schmid, 201557 Office systolic blood pressure 43 NR -15 Schmid, 201557 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 38 NR -9
Schwerg, 201459 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
40 6 -7
Sharp, 201560 Office systolic blood pressure 246 10 months -22 Sharp, 201560 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 246 10 months NR
Sharp, 201560 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
246 10 months NR
Sharp, 201661 Office systolic blood pressure 253 11 months -22 Sharp, 201661 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 177 8.5 months -12
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Sharp, 201661 Nighttime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 186 8.5 months -9
Sievert, 201562 Office systolic blood pressure 146 6 -24.7 Sievert, 201562 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 103 6 -6
Symplicity, 201164 Office systolic blood pressure 153 24 months -32 Symplicity, 201164 Change in meds 153 24 months -0.1 Tiroch, 201565 Office systolic blood pressure 40 6 months -13 Tiroch, 201565 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 37 6 months -6
Tiroch, 201565 Change in meds 46 6 months -0.1 Tsioufis, 201566 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 31 6 -10.2
Tsioufis, 201566 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
12 6 -0.6
Tsioufis, 201566 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
31 6 -9.9
Tsioufis, 201566 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
12 6 0.7
Tsioufis, 201566 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
31 6 -10.5
Tsioufis, 201566 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
12 6 -2.2
Tsioufis, 201567 Office systolic blood pressure 44 24 months -29 Tsioufis, 201567 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 44 24 months -13
Tsioufis, 201567 Change in meds 46 24 months 0.1 Tsioufis, 201568 Office systolic blood pressure 18 6 -42 Tsioufis, 201568 Office systolic blood pressure 10 6 0 Tsioufis, 201568 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 18 6 -20
Tsioufis, 201568 Overall ambulatory systolic blood pressure
10 6 0
Tsioufis, 201569 Office systolic blood pressure 46 24 month -29 Tsioufis, 201569 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 46 24 months -13
van Brussel, 201570 Office systolic blood pressure 21 6 weeks -14.1
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline van Brussel, 201570 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 21 6 weeks -5
Verheye, 201571 Office systolic blood pressure 41 NR -8 Verheye, 201571 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 41 NR -9.1
Verheye, 201571 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
41 NR -9.5
Verheye, 201571 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
41 NR -7.1
Verloop, 201472 Office systolic blood pressure 83 6 7 Verloop, 201472 Office systolic blood pressure 43 6 9 Verloop, 201472 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 83 6 2
Verloop, 201472 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
43 6 5
Verloop, 201573 Office systolic blood pressure 29 NR -7 Verloop, 201573 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 29 NR -6
Verloop, 201573 Change in meds 29 0.1 Verloop, 201574 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 54 NR -7
Verloop, 201574 Change in meds 54 -1 Vink, 201475 Office systolic blood pressure 67 6 -30 Vink, 201475 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 67 6 NR
Vink, 201475 Change in meds 67 6 -1 Vink, 201576 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 46 NR -9
Vink, 201576 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
46 NR -10
Vink, 201576 Change in meds 46 -0.7 Vogel, 201477 Office systolic blood pressure 24 NR -26 Volz, 201478 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 11 6 -5
Volz, 201478 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
22 6 -9
Volz, 201478 Daytime ambulatory systolic blood pressure
22 NR -6
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Table 7. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating blood pressure outcomes (continued) Author, year Outcome Participants, n Mean follow-up Change from baseline Volz, 201478 Daytime ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 22 6 0
Volz, 201478 Night ambulatory systolic blood pressure
22 NR 0
Whitbourn, 201579 Office systolic blood pressure 50 NR -19.2 Whitbourn, 201579 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 41 NR -7.6
Whitbourn, 201579 Change in meds 50 NR 0 Worthley, 201380 Office systolic blood pressure 46 6 -26 Worthley, 201380 Overall ambulatory systolic
blood pressure 46 6 -10
Worthley, 201581 Office systolic blood pressure 46 6 -26 Zhang, 201482 Office systolic blood pressure 39 NR -27.3 Zhang, 201482 Office systolic blood pressure 38 NR -5.3 Zuern, 201383 Office systolic blood pressure 50 6 -8 Zuern, 201383 Office systolic blood pressure 50 6 -23 Zuern, 201383 Change in meds 50 6 -0.1 n = sample size; NR = not reported
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Table 8. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating clinical outcomes Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition n/N (%) in RDN group
Bohm, 20153 6 months Cardiovascular mortality 0 / 997 (0) Bohm, 20153 1 year Cardiovascular mortality 7 / 1000 (0.7) Bohm, 20153 6 months Hospitalization 4 / 997 (0.4) Bohm, 20153 6 months Hospitalization 6 / 997 (0.6) Bohm, 20153 6 months Hospitalization 5 / 997 (0.5) Bohm, 20153 6 months Mortality 0 / 997 (0) Bohm, 20153 6 months Stroke 7 / 997 (0.7) Bohm, 20153 6 months Myocardial infarction 7 / 997 (0.7) Kim, 201525 12 months Hospitalization 2 / 91 (2.2) Kim, 201525 12 months Hospitalization 1 / 91 (1.1) Kim, 201525 12 months Hospitalization 1 / 165 (0.6) Kim, 201525 12 months Hospitalization 2 / 165 (1.1) Kim, 201525 12 months Mortality 0 / 91 (0) Kim, 201525 12 months Mortality 0 / 165 (0) Kim, 201525 12 months Stroke 2 / 91 (2.2) Kim, 201525 12 months Stroke 1 / 165 (0.6) Kim, 201525 12 months Myocardial infarction 0 / 91 (0) Kim, 201525 12 months Myocardial infarction 1 / 165 (0.6) Krum, 201429 36 months Cardiovascular mortality 3 / 153 (2) Krum, 201429 36 months Hospitalization 3 / 153 (2) Krum, 201429 36 months Hospitalization 13 / 153 (8.5) Krum, 201429 36 months Mortality 3 / 153 (2) Symplicity, 201164 24 months Mortality 2 / 153 (1.3) Whitbourn, 201579 NR Hospitalization 0 / 49 (0) Whitbourn, 201579 NR Hospitalization 0 / 49 (0) Whitbourn, 201579 NR Mortality 0 / 49 (0) Whitbourn, 201579 NR Stroke 0 / 49 (0) Whitbourn, 201579 NR Myocardial infarction 1 / 49 (2) n = sample size; N = total population; NR = not reported; RDN = renal denervaton
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Table 9. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating adverse events Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition n/N (%) in RDN group
Bohm, 20153 6 months new renal artery stenosis >70% 1 / 997 (0.1) Bohm, 20153 6 months renal artery re-intervention 2 / 997 (0.2) Bohm, 20153 1 year renal artery stenosis >70% 2 / 1000 (0.2) Bohm, 20153 6 months new-onset end-stage renal disease 2 / 997 (0.2) Bohm, 20153 6 months serum creatinine elevation >50% 3 / 997 (0.3) Bohm, 20153 1 year new-onset end-stage renal disease 3 / 1000 (0.3) Bohm, 20153 6 months vascular complication 3 / 997 (0.4) de Sousa Almeida, 20165 1 year mild hematoma 1 / 31 (3.2) de Sousa Almeida, 20165 1 year Femoral pseudoaneurysm 1 / 31 (3.2) Dorr, 20159 6 months procedural complications 0 / 100 (0) Ewen, 201513 6 months renal artery stenosis 0 / 100 (0) Ewen, 201513 6 months serious adverse events (undefined) 0 / 100 (0) Ewen, 201514 6 months hemodynamically significant renal
artery stenosis 0 / 126 (0)
Ewen, 201514 12 months hemodynamically significant renal artery stenosis
0 / 126 (0)
Ewen, 201514 6 months syncope 1 / 126 (0.8) Hameed, 201518 6 months hematoma at the femoral artery
puncture site 1 / 34 (2.9)
Hameed, 201518 6 months Pseudo aneurysm of the femoral artery
0 / 34 (0)
Hameed, 201518 6 months abdominal pain 2 / 34 (5.9) Hameed, 201518 6 months persistent nausea and vomiting 1 / 34 (2.9) Hamza, 201419 6 months Peri-procedural (access site)
complications and/or complications 0 / 55 (0)
Hamza, 201419 6 months Procedure-related endovascular complications at final angiography
0 / 55 (0)
Hering, 201520 6 months intra- or peri-procedural complications 0 / 65 (0) Hering, 201520 6 months intra- or peri-procedural complications 0 / 16 (0) Hering, 201520 6 months intra- or peri-procedural complications 0 / 10 (0) Honarvar, 201321 6 months renal artery irregularities 4 / 30 (13.3) Honarvar, 201321 6 months vascular damage on angiography 0 / 30 (0) Honarvar, 201321 6 months per-procedural complications 0 / 30 (0) Id, 201522 6 months serious adverse events related to the
device or procedure 0 / 101 (0)
Id, 201522 6 months coronary intervention 2 / 101 (2.6) Kaiser, 201423 6 months renal artery stenosis 0 / 93 (0) Kaiser, 201423 6 months kidney infarct 1 / 93 (1.1) Kim, 201525 12 months serum creatinine elevation > 50% 0 / 91 (0)
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Table 9. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition n/N (%) in RDN group
Kim, 201525 12 months renal failure 1 / 91 (1.1) Kim, 201525 12 months procedure-related vascular
complications 0 / 93 (0)
Kim, 201525 12 months vascular complications 0 / 91 (0) Kim, 201525 12 months serum creatinine elevation > 50% 0 / 165 (0) Kim, 201525 12 months renal failure 0 / 165 (0) Kim, 201525 12 months procedure-related vascular
complications 0 / 169 (0)
Kim, 201525 12 months vascular complications 2 / 165 (1.1) Kiuchi, 201527 12 months bruising or aneurismal formation 0 / 30 (0) Kiuchi, 201527 6 months complication or change in blood flow
in the renal arteries as detected by doppler ultrasound
0 / 30 (0)
Kiuchi, 201528 24 months bleeding at the puncture site 1 / 30 (3.3) Kiuchi, 201528 6 months stenosis 0 / 30 (0) Krum, 201429 36 months renal-artery dissection 1 / 153 (0.7) Krum, 201429 36 months renal-artery stenosis 4 / 153 (2.6) Krum, 201429 36 months acute renal failure 1 / 153 (0.7) Krum, 201429 36 months access-related complications in the
groin 3 / 153 (2)
Krum, 201429 36 months Bradycardia associated with ablation procedure
8 / 153 (5.2)
Krum, 201429 36 months orthostatic hypotension 0 / 153 (0) Kyvelou, 201330 6 months major complications during or after the
procedure 0 / 31 (0)
Papademetriou, 201445 12 months renal artery dissections, perforations,
or occlusions 0 / 46 (0)
Papademetriou, 201445 12 months worsening renal artery stenosis 2 / 46 (4.3) Papademetriou, 201445 12 months access site complications 0 / 46 (0) Papademetriou, 201445 12 months hypotension 1 / 46 (2.2)
Papademetriou, 201445 12 months hypertensive renal disease
progression 1 / 46 (2.2)
Scheurig-Muenkler, 201355 Peri-procedural Renal artery spasm 1 / 53 (1.9)
Scheurig-Muenkler, 201355 periprocedural imminent respiratory and
cardiocirculatory depression 1 / 53 (1.9)
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Table 9. Results of non-controlled studies evaluating adverse events (continued) Author, year Study design
Mean follow-up Outcome definition n/N (%) in RDN group
Schwerg, 201459 6 months Renal Artery Stenosis NR
Symplicity, 201164 24 months Pseudo aneurysm/hematoma in the
femoral access site 3 / 153 (2)
Symplicity, 201164 24 months renal artery dissection on placement
of the treatment catheter 1 / 153 (0.7)
Symplicity, 201164 24 months preexisting renal artery stenosis in the
proximal portion of the renal artery 1 / 153 (0.7)
Tsioufis, 201567 24 months renal artery stenosis 2 / 46 (4.3) Tsioufis, 201567 24 months hypertension renal disease
progression 1 / 46 (2.2)
Tsioufis, 201567 24 months hypotension 1 / 46 (2.2) Verheye, 201571 NR renal artery injury (renal artery
stenosis) 1 / 41 (2.4)
Verheye, 201571 NR flank pain 1 / 41 (2.4) Verheye, 201571 NR cardiac complication
(bradyarrhythmia) 1 / 41 (2.4)
Whitbourn, 201579 NR renal artery re-intervention due to
perforation or dissection 0 / 49 (0)
Worthley, 201380 6 hematoma 8 / 46 (17.4) Worthley, 201380 6 progression of pre-existing real artery
stenosis 1 / 46 (2.2)
Worthley, 201380 6 hypertensive renal disease progression
1 / 46 (2.2)
Worthley, 201380 6 hypertensive renal disease progression (non-serious)
1 / 46 (2.2)
Worthley, 201380 6 hypotension 1 / 46 (2.2) Worthley, 201380 6 vasopasm 7 / 46 (15.2) Worthley, 201380 6 hypotension (non-serious) 3 / 46 (6.5) Worthley, 201380 6 bradycardia 2 / 46 (4.3) n = sample size; N = total population; NR = not reported; RDN = renal denervation
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Table 10. Study quality of randomized controlled trials evaluating renal denervation devices Author, year Sequence
generation Allocation concealment
Incomplete outcome data
Selective outcome reporting
Other sources of bias
Azizi, 20151 Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Bhatt, 20142 Unclear Unclear Yes Yes Yes
Desch, 20156 Yes Yes Unclear Yes Yes
Fadl Elmula, 201417
Yes Yes Unclear No Yes
Kario, 201524 Unclear Unclear Yes Yes Yes
Pokushalov, 201247
Unclear Yes Yes Yes Yes
Rosa, 201554 Unclear Unclear Unclear Yes Yes
Schneider, 201558
Yes Yes Unclear Yes No
Symplicity, 201063
Unclear Yes No No Yes
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